2024-07-14 00:35:53
Officials demand salary increases, adjustments, bonuses and the maintenance and/or updating of benefits.
One of the unions of Walmart Chile, the chain that is in charge of supermarkets Leader, Leader Express, aCuenta and Central Wholesaler; started this Wednesday, an indefinite strike within the framework of a negotiation they were developing with their employers.
Among the points requested by the workers are: salary increases, adjustments, bonuses and the maintenance and/or updating of benefits.
In this regard, Karen González, president of the Walmart Chile Workers Federation, said that “unfortunately The company never intended to reach an agreement with us in the collective bargaining process.”
Consulted by THE DYNAMO, Walmart said that “we are convinced that we have made efforts during this period to avoid the strike, presenting a proposal that unfortunately was not accepted. There was also no counterproposal from the National Federation of Walmart Workers that would allow us to continue talking.”
“Considering the challenging economic environment the country is going throughwe must act responsibly for the future of work and ensure the sustainability of the business,” they added.
Similarly, they added that “We respect the right of trade union organizations to go on strike and we call for this to be done in an atmosphere of general respect.”
Contingency plan in the middle of the strike
Along with this, Walmart informed THE DYNAMOwhat The supermarkets that will remain closed for the duration of the strike are 75, while the remaining 395 locations will operate partially.
According to Walmart, The premises will bring forward their closing time at 4:00 p.m., so they advised to check their website and social networks for possible changes.
“We are making efforts to impact our customers as little as possible.whom we will inform through our communication platforms with the closest supply alternatives,” they said.