Hitachi has initiated disciplinary proceedings in Cordoba against dozens of employees over their detention in the workshop

New episode In the labor struggle that Hitachi factory in Cordoba What a measure. The company and the workers cannot reach an agreement on the collective agreement after ten months of fruitless negotiations – in fact, the company decided to extend the working period Collective agreement from 2024 to 2026-. The staff has been mobilized in recent days and someone caused this to happen Hitachi reaction.

the address It sent a statement to staff, which the ABC has been able to access, informing them of this Disciplinary proceedings have been opened Dozens of workers for the events that occurred at the factory on Wednesday, November 19 A Imprisonment in Workshop warehouse. It is considered that this protest violated occupational risk prevention regulations, due to the place in which it took place. This point has been communicated to those affected, who will now have several days to go Submit your claims. This file, which may now entail penalties or may not, does not prevent these workers from continuing their normal activities in their jobs.

The company explains in this information the reasons it provided for taking this action. It all starts, as I point out, from “Unlawful detention and occupation For the factory workshop (which was held last Wednesday) by workers Morning shiftand continues during the afternoon and night.

The management indicates that throughout the aforementioned day and “repeatedly” through various internal bodies and company committees, it corresponded with the employees participating in this protest. Commitment and importance“, by Reasons for job securityl Give up The facilities they were in Focused. Ultimately, the information provided to staff continued, and committee representatives were informed.

Hitachi’s complaint to the National Police

As the closure continued “in order to maintain order and security,” those responsible for the factory requested its reopening National police interventionWho came? The administration submitted a file A complaint Due to confinement in the workshop warehouse. At Hitachi, the company claims that “the safety of our employees is part of our DNA.” “We work with high-voltage equipment and the electrical hazards that require it Very strict security procedures. Failure to comply with these regulations may lead to serious accidents that endanger people’s lives. Therefore, a Confinement in the workshopIn addition to being illegal, It is forbidden To the company Intervention in case of accidents“This jeopardizes the protection of those in the facility,” plant officials assert as a reason for the disciplinary file.

Hitachi workers demonstration

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Management then states that “to protect all employees, as well as facilities and equipment, it was decided Suspension of activity On Thursday, November 20th appeal Normal life on Monday 24. The plant managers still regret “the inconvenience and uncertainty this measure may cause to the workforce, and we appreciate the understanding and commitment of all workers at the centre.”

As a result of what happened, the company continued code of conduct and Internal regulations“, has moved to”Disciplinary notification this behavior “To the employees involved” in quarantine. Management concludes this communication with the workforce by emphasizing that “we want to reiterate that the safety and well-being of our workers is our top priority.” “Compliance with safety standards is essential and requires shared responsibility between management and each worker, avoiding any action that jeopardizes operational tasks,” concluded the memo addressed to Hitachi employees in Cordoba.

Labor conflict has a background A strong investment project What is it Start developing Hitachi is in it plants. It plans to spend $80 million on its plant in Cordoba to be able to produce more large transformers and enter the line of power reactors – they are used in renewable energy plants and serve as an energy filter that compensates for power fluctuations.