The FOEB will cease the force measure starting this Friday after the company’s gesture of goodwill.
The Federation and Beverage Workers (FOEB) decided to lift the unemployment starting this Friday after National Beer Factories (FNC) undertakes to evaluate keeping the company’s plant open in Mines.
The definition was taken within the framework of the negotiating tables in the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS), after it emerged that, due to the conflict, there could begin to be a lack beer in June.
The president of the FOEB, Fernando Ferreira, admitted at a press conference that the parties “came closer and a possibility is opening” of resolving the conflict, after FNC commits to reviewing the possibility of both plants remaining operational.
After the request of MTSS, Ferreira admitted that the union is reviewing the measure and defining “what the entry of colleagues into the plant would be like.” Montevideo who were the ones who were on strike”, pointing out that it is “positive news”.
“After Wednesday’s mobilization, the Ministry called us and we left with a table already set up for next Monday where labor issues will be discussed,” the union member said and added: “Now there will be a discussion about whether we can agree or not in the way of work that the company proposes and in the amount of Job positions that they are going to stay.”
Lacalle Pou demonstrated political will
The management of MTSS in the conflict it was fundamental and this was anticipated by the former president Luis Lacalle Pou, who admitted that he was going to make “every effort” to reverse the closure of the FNC plant in Minas, which occurred due to problems of competitiveness.
“The problem in the sector is not a new issue, but it is up to this government,” he said, alluding to the fact that the complications come from previous administrations. At the same time, he admitted concern “about the number of people who work in Mines”which is about 150 people.
“We are talking with the company and the workers. We are going to make every effort to keep it open, we are in negotiations. For now it is the Minister of Labor who represents the government,” he said days ago. Lacalle Pou.
Source: Ambito
