Two unions of factory workers soy oil in Argentina announced a strike demanding a salary increase on Tuesday (6), interrupting activities in one of the largest export centers of processed soybeans in the world.
Agricultural powerhouse Argentina is one of the world's leading suppliers of the oilseed derivative, widely used in a variety of sectors for products ranging from food to biodiesel.
The SOEA and the Federation of Oilseed Industry Workers have announced a strike by workers at soybean oil plants over wage negotiations. The two unions began the strike on Tuesday after meeting with companies in the sector, demanding higher wages for workers. But the parties failed to reach an agreement.
Although inflation is easing in Argentina, consumer prices still rose 80% in the first half of this year, according to official data. “We have started well, there is full compliance,” SOEA Secretary Martin Morales told Reuters. Unions will discuss the length of the strike throughout the day.
CIARA chief Gustavo Idigoras said the strike had paralyzed all soybean processing units in the country.
Source: Notícias Agrícolas
