After the complaint about the blockade on the highway, Suoem denied the events and announced more violent protests in the province
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Córdoba's municipal workers union, far from backing down in the face of justice, doubled down on its violent bet against the normal functioning of the city. Suoem's spokesperson, Ariel König, tried to disclaim responsibility for the chaos caused last Monday at the toll booths on the way to the mountain town. Despite the evidence of systematic blocking, the union representative cynically claimed that vehicle traffic was never interrupted.
König argued, not ironically, that the 4-kilometer (2.49-mile) delays and the road danger were caused by the company itself by wrongly marking the lanes. Regarding Caminos de las Sierras's criminal complaint, the unionist was categorical in stating: "By no means; there was no roadblock." This denial of reality shows a total lack of respect for the thousands of tourists and workers who were trapped in the traffic jam.
The leader did not hesitate to describe the actions of Córdoba's Executive Branch as a maneuver that "is already almost resembling mafia-like behavior." It is paradoxical that those who use blockades as pressure label as mafiosos those who simply seek to rigorously enforce the current legal regulations. According to the union's distorted view, the use of state attorneys to stop union vandalism constitutes an act of illegal intimidation.
Ariel König, vocero del Suoem
Union threats against essential public services
The 23 state unions involved in this pension conflict plan to move their extortionate actions to extremely sensitive sectors. König anticipated that the next stage of his "plan de lucha" will directly affect public hospitals, schools, and various state agencies. This strategy of taking Córdoba's patients and students hostage shows the union leadership's contempt for social welfare.
Without giving exact figures, the unionist spoke of an alleged wage plundering to justify measures that violate citizens' rights. Suoem intends to impose its will through fear and the interruption of basic services, openly challenging Córdoba's social peace. The spokesperson confirmed that throughout the month of January the "coordinated surprise actions" will continue in order to maintain pressure on the local government.
In the face of this extortionate scenario, the justice system will have to act swiftly in the face of these threats that undermine freedom of movement and the right to health. Córdoba's society can't remain subjected to the whims of leaders who prioritize their sectoral privileges over the current legality. The confirmation of this violent "plan de lucha" confirms the need to establish clear limits in the face of unionism's mafia-like behavior.
