Argentina Port Workers Strike, Affect Shipments

Argentine grain port workers launched surprise strikes to protest stalled wage talks, their labor union said on Monday, delaying shipments from one of the world’s top exporters.

Reuters reports the conflict comes as a major oilseed union in the main grains export hub has separately been threatening strike action over pandemic payments, currently under mediation by the government, which is keen to keep the industry operating smoothly.

The URGARA protests hit firms, including the important ACA cooperative and ADM, in ports of the agro-export area of Rosario and Bahía Blanca.