Bus strike continues in AMBA due to non-payment of bonus

A bunch of bus lines reduced their frequencies Or they will not air at all after midnight this Friday, July 5. In theory, there are at least three: 143, 114 and 338however others will be added, as indicated Automotive Tram Union (UTA)The union that represents the drivers.

The conflict began due to the general delay in most companies Cancellation of bonuses and part of salary to the workers. Nevertheless, That situation started to become regular Meanwhile, the union formally raised its complaint with the companies on Thursday.

The meeting took place on the morning of July 4 via Zoom, and the union, on the one hand, and representatives of five business chambers, on the other, joined the virtual audience. There, a large part of the conflict was resolved, when the companies agreed to pay the dues. However, the demand for the national government to send funds in the form of subsidies remains, as they claim that this is the reason for the delay.

However, Payment normalization was incomplete. the following lines A group of companies owe moneyAs explained by the union infobae.For this reason, a statement was issued after 5pm yesterday confirming the use of force in the above cases.

“The Automotive Tram Union (UTA) informs the community and users of public passenger transport that, due to the lack of payment of salaries by some AMBA companies, it has decided to carry out abstain from work in these companies”, introduces the information disseminated by the association.

He then adds: “This is due to non-compliance National government’s delay in allocation and distribution of subsidies “There, a situation arises that is often repeated: although salary arrears are the responsibility of the companies that subsidize the service, coercive measures unblock funds from the State, which, under pressure, regularizes the sending of funds in the form of subsidies.

,We deeply apologize for the inconvenience this measure may cause to users.but the current situation leaves us no choice. We reiterate our commitment to the workers and the community, waiting for the national government to approve the necessary subsidies so that workers can receive their salaries, which is related to food, especially in this difficult time that all workers are going through, said the text released by the UTA.

In this context, the government acknowledged the receipt of pressure and provided its version of the conflict. “The Transport Secretary explained that salary payments are the obligation of employers towards their employees. However, it should be noted that there is no mandatory date for the payment of funds to companies. Despite this, Transport is implementing all necessary measures to secure the funds as soon as possible, ”the Transport response indicated.

He further added, “The compensation payment made by the Transport Ministry has already been sent to the bank and is going to be deposited in the companies’ accounts in the next few hours.”

“Finally, it is recalled that companies that do not provide services will be sanctioned by the National Transportation Regulation Commission (CNRT) and a deduction will be made corresponding to the compensation for the month,” he warned.

Five rooms, AAETA, CEAP, CETUBA, CTPBA and CEUTUPBAa group of almost 200 bus lines that circulate throughout the metropolitan area of ​​Buenos Aires. These are regularly serviced by more than nine million passengers.

Joint negotiations between the union and the companies are still ongoing. The workers’ representatives want to improve their income and the evolution of the numbers they negotiate is as follows:

May

• Original: $737,000
• Travel expenses: $101,160
• Non-remuneration amount: $250,000
• Total: $1,088,256

june

• Original June: $1,000,000
• Travel expenses: $137,256
• Non-remuneration amount: $250,000
• Total: $1,387,256

july

• Original: $1,060,000
• Travel expenses: $145,488
• Non-remuneration amount: $250,000
• Total: $1,455,488

According to sector sources, the discussions are focused on the month of July, for which an increase could be announced.