Overview

• Workers began the strike at 12:00 a.m. on September 30, with union delegates from all 302 workplaces backing the action.
• The Labor Ministry called on both sides to resume talks and offered conciliation, recalling its role in a March 1, 2024 pact approved by 84.2% of workers.
• Union leaders allege repeated breaches of the contract, including denied meal breaks, missed 2021–2023 salary adjustments, unilateral promotions, and efforts to erode the union.
• The administration defends a new ‘boletinación’ process for vacancies and promotions as a transparent, merit-based system consistent with the 2024 agreement, and it accuses union leadership of delaying compliance.
• The strike was authorized in a congress vote reported as exceeding 90% support and involves a workforce of roughly 2,900 employees across the country.