Argentine Maritime Unions Halt Port Activities Over Contract Dispute

Maritime labour unions in Argentina declared a 48-hour halt of port activities due to a negotiation stalemate with the Tugboat Owners Chamber over an expired bargaining agreement. The United Maritime Workers Union announced the strike on Facebook, highlighting the need for a new contract.

Maritime labour unions in Argentina announced on Thursday they would cease all activities in ports for 48 hours.

The United Maritime Workers Union in a post on Facebook said that the Tugboat Owners Chamber (C.A.R.) has refused to negotiate an expired bargaining agreement, prompting the union to halt work.