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Fate Workers Unite at Labor Secretariat

The union representing tire industry workers, SUTNA, organized a march outside the Labor Secretariat in Buenos Aires on Wednesday to express their opposition to the possible closure of tire manufacturer Fate. A 24-hour strike is also being conducted. The closure is anticipated to result in the loss of over 900 jobs. The protest commenced at … Read more

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Tire Maker Shutdown Sparks Alarm in Argentina

The recent closure of Fate, an 86-year-old tire manufacturer with a workforce exceeding 900, exemplifies a broader trend in Argentina’s economic landscape. Official figures indicate that manufacturing facilities in the country are operating at merely 50% of their potential capacity, and since Javier Milei assumed office in December 2023, more than 20,000 enterprises have ceased … Read more