Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
The 85 layoffs accumulated during the year and were concentrated in Río Grande and Tolhuin. The union cited reports of another 50 dismissals, but the company has not confirmed that figure or any branch closure.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
The mayor of Ushuaia published an open letter about the labor dispute and argued that the company's growth was enabled by industrial incentives and workers in Tierra del Fuego. He called for the layoffs to be reversed, but the selected information contains no company response.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
A joint meeting of the Justice and Budget committees debated repealing Law 27,154, which created the court in 2015 but was never implemented. Keeping it obtained the majority report by a narrow margin, although the full chamber has not made a final decision.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
Daniel Rivarola reported four terminations without cause in Río Grande and one in Tolhuin. Local managers attributed the move to restructuring amid falling sales, while the union said the retail sector has already recorded more than 82 layoffs this year.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
Patricio Cornejo warned that the intervention and the conflict with workers are creating uncertainty among Antarctic cruise operators. He criticized the lack of answers, called for a faster resolution and said the destination's future planning depends on operational, legal and economic guarantees.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
The union attributed the decision to fewer customers, rising service and maintenance costs, and the opening of competitors. It cannot reassign the entire workforce, will refund fees already paid, and is studying reimbursements to maintain sports coverage for members.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
The Ministry of Labor intervened after the company barred 300 people from entering, including 28 union delegates. The order temporarily suspends the dismissals and opens a hearing, but the claims made by Mirgor and UOM still have to be formally documented and assessed.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
The Chamber of Commerce described a lack of liquidity, family indebtedness, and more people looking for jobs, without providing a total count of closed stores. Neighborhood stores grew between 18% and 21% because consumers are replacing large purchases with small and frequent acquisitions.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
The teachers' union took a project to the Legislature to relieve indebted public workers. The initiative proposes that the State or the Bank of Tierra del Fuego absorb obligations and postpone collection; legislators had requested to receive the proposal in writing to analyze alternatives.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
The union and the Fuegian authorities will begin work with Economy, Education, BTF, and Gustavo Melella to find a salary proposal. Horacio Catena conditioned the return to classrooms on a salary readjustment, greater investment, and the absence of deductions.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
The operation moved 98 packages and about 1,500 tonnes from the vessel to the plant site during its first two days. Fifteen trucks and five low-loaders completed 86 trips, while the full plan calls for more than 250 movements.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
The strike and march will take place August 5 from 1 to 5 p.m., after business chambers notified changes to production lines. The union says importing pre-soldered assemblies threatens 200 direct jobs and could cut up to 60% of positions in the segment.
