Petroquímica Río Tercero workers call for a gathering in front of the plant

The labor conflict at Petroquímica Río Tercero remains unsolved and has accumulated over ten months of tension, marked by layoffs and unpaid wages. The workers maintain that the lack of response from the board of directors deepens the crisis and demonstrates an unwillingness to negotiate. Discontent is growing among employees and the local community, which is increasingly concerned about the deterioration of a key source of employment for the region.

In this context, next Monday at 11:00 a.m. there will be a gathering at the plant gates, located on Provincial Route 6. The workers are calling on neighbors, unions, social and political organizations, students, and retirees to join the protest.

"We are calling on the chemical and petrochemical family, fellow unions, social and political organizations, university students, retirees, and pensioners from across the province to gather this Monday, August 11 at 11:00 a.m. at the company's gates," the official statement reads.

The decision to mobilize arose after a new hearing at the Ministry of Labor where, according to the unions, the company did not present any proposal to solve the conflict. Since October 2024, the plant has reduced its activity, citing financial problems, which has led to layoffs and repeated salary delays. Uncertainty is growing as complaints about labor violations multiply and urgent intervention from provincial authorities is being requested.

Union support and community concern

The sector's unions have expressed their support and warn that the situation could worsen if negotiations with the board of directors are not resumed. On several occasions, union leaders have reported that the company breached previous agreements and that there are no guarantees of job continuity for the staff. The protest actions, which include strikes and demonstrations, aim to make the conflict visible and to press for a concrete solution.

In Río Tercero, the petrochemical plant is considered an economic engine that provides direct and indirect employment to hundreds of families, so its crisis is having a significant social impact. Business owners and residents state that the shutdown of the plant affects local consumption and disrupts the city's economic dynamics. Municipal authorities are closely monitoring the case, but they assert that the resolution depends on negotiations between the company and the Ministry of Labor.

Meanwhile, the workers are maintaining shifts in front of the plant to prevent trucks from entering and to avoid possible actions that could undermine the protest. The tension is reflected in the ongoing surveillance, the dissemination of statements, and the presence of union representatives at the site. Expectations are focused on the hope that Monday's demonstration will increase pressure and open a real opportunity for dialogue.