Argentina: Workers demand better working conditions at El Aguilar
Summary
Date Reported: 20 Jul 2023
Location: Argentina
Companies
Minera Aguilar (part of Integra Capital previously part of Glencore) - Subsidiary , Integra Capital - Parent CompanyProjects
El AguilarAffected
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Workers: ( Number unknown - Location unknown - Sector unknown , Gender not reported )Issues
Fair & Equal Wages , Occupational Health & Safety , Freedom of Association , Strikes and other work stoppagesResponse
Response sought: No
Source type: News outlet
" Mineros de El Aguilar reclaman medidas de seguridad" 20 July 2023
[Translated from Spanish] The miners of El Aguilar marched yesterday to the capital city of Jujuy, to the Government House, mainly to demand safety and hygiene measures, but also to demand better salaries, social security, among other requests addressed to the employer, Grupo Integra, which took over the mine after the multinational Glencore withdrew, arguing that it no longer had a vein...
The miners have been on strike for an undetermined period of time for eight days, decided at an assembly of the Asociación Obrera Minera Argentina (AOMA) El Aguilar section. They denounce the emptying of the deposits of personal protection elements, spare parts and other materials, and the administrative disorganization...