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Monte de Piedad Strike Vote Nears Conclusion With Results Due Today

A federal labor judge will rule on the strike’s legal status based on the workers’ secret ballot.

Overview

  • The Federal Labor Tribunal scheduled a three-day, personal and secret vote for November 12–14 at 63 centers nationwide.
  • About 1,800 unionized employees are deciding whether to continue the work stoppage or lift it.
  • A national tally is expected today, and the result will guide the judge’s decision on whether the strike is legally recognized.
  • Management says it is ready to resume operations as soon as a majority votes to end the strike, while the union accuses the administration of avoiding negotiations.
  • Hundreds of branches have suspended or limited services, with the institution extending commercialization dates, keeping items safeguarded, continuing daily interest accrual, and offering electronic payment options.