“Bridgestone follows facing protracted union negotiations with the SUTNA within the framework of the 2021/2022 peer review,” the company said.
The workers of Single Union of Argentine Tire Workers (SUTNA) continue with a protest with stoppage of activities for an indefinite period, at the same time that the union authorities held a vigil this week at the headquarters of the Ministry of Labor. The Government criminally denounced the head of the union, Alexander Crespoand ordered to vacate the building to leave the union representatives alone.
In a release of the company detailed: “At Bridgestone, the well-being and safety of our employees are our most important values and, therefore, We are committed to providing a safe workplace for each employee“.
And I add: “As a result of the ongoing conflict, on September 23 Bridgestone has decided to temporarily close all operations in Argentina to protect each person on our team and ensure the integrity of our property.”
The closure, although temporary, is without a date for the resumption of activities. “Although it has not yet been determined when we will be able to resume operations, we will do so when we can guarantee the safety of all collaborators.“said the multinational of Japanese origin.
In addition, he indicated that will continue “working with the commitment to overcome this situation which currently puts the supply of tires on the market at risk”.
Bridgestone, which globally acquired the Firestone brand years ago, she owns a factory in Argentina at the Llavallol roundabout on Camino de Cintura.
Before the conflict, the company had been in the news for having granted its workers a salary bonus equivalent to several salaries, As part of its policy of “share profits“But the prolonged conflict with SUTNA, which led to almost 20 direct force measures, ended up leading to the decision to close its facilities.
While, Pirelli warned the union that this conflict will lead to the stoppage of activities at its Merlo plant and described the SUTNA, which among other points demands that overtime be paid 200%, as a “blinded and intransigent” union.
Source: Ambito
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