Members of the Sindicato de Camioneros, including Jorge Luis Amador, entered the OCA logistics plant in Avellaneda this Friday, paralyzing operations to protest announced staff dismissals. During the incident at the facility located on Mariano Ferreyra 302, a member of the security staff was reportedly assaulted and subsequently filed a police complaint. While activity was halted, sources confirmed there was no occupation of the site.
Union Conflict and Allegations of Coercion
Workers at the COB facility reported that the group, which arrived wearing Ocasa-branded jackets, claimed they were acting under the direction of Hugo Moyano, the union’s secretary general. According to employee accounts, the sudden arrival caused widespread alarm among staff who had been working under normal conditions. The union members shouted slogans including, “Somos Camioneros, es la banda de Correos,” during the assembly held inside the plant.
The Sindicato de Camioneros stated that the mobilization was a direct response to planned dismissals and an upcoming relocation of the Avellaneda site. One union representative addressed the staff, criticizing the company’s management and warning that the union would challenge the layoffs. “If we have to leave, we all leave, colleagues,” the speaker stated during the assembly.
Did You Know?
The facility at the center of the dispute, known as the COB plant, serves as a primary operational and postal logistics hub for OCA in the locality of Piñeyro, Avellaneda.
Internal Union Dynamics and Political Context
The incident reflects long-standing tensions within the Sindicato de Camioneros. While the postal branch workers traditionally align with Hugo Moyano, the union has navigated a complex internal landscape involving his son, Pablo Moyano, who serves as the secretary adjunto. Although the two have faced periods of distance, recent reports suggest they have moved toward closer alignment.
Pablo Moyano has recently taken a visible role in opposition to the administration of President Javier Milei, participating in the march toward San Cayetano alongside various labor and social organizations. During that event, he addressed questions regarding his brother, Facundo Moyano, who faces legal charges for alleged domestic violence-related offenses, including illegal deprivation of liberty and minor injuries.
Future Implications for the Facility
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggered the protest at the OCA plant?
The protest was triggered by announced staff dismissals and the company’s plan to relocate the Avellaneda facility, according to the Sindicato de Camioneros.
Was the plant taken over by the union?
No. While the group paralyzed activities and held an assembly inside the premises, sources clarified that there was no formal occupation of the plant.
What is the status of the security employee involved in the incident?
The employee was reportedly assaulted by the group during the arrival and has since filed a formal complaint with the police.
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