Employer lock out. América TV closed the channel, shows recorded programming and prevents its workers from entering

The workers of America TV This morning they encountered a serious attack from the employers when they arrived near the canal to take up their jobs.

The company of Daniel Vila and Claudio Belocopitt promote an employer Lock Out. That is, they closed the blinds and did not let anyone in, in retaliation against the fighting measures that the workers have been taking in defense of their salaries.

At the entrance door, each worker received a Document letter when trying to pass. “Your employer exempts you from providing services as of today,” the letter begins. He then says that it is a “consequence of serious non-compliance on his part.” [la de los trabajadores] and motivated by the modality and methodology chosen to exercise the right to strike within the framework of the collective labor dispute maintained by Satsaid in the open television activity”.

Meanwhile, the channel’s grid will operate with “canned” programming, that is, recorded programming that will be repeated on air while they do not allow jobs to be filled.

This is a real squeeze against the workers. We are talking about companies that, despite the fact that increased customer payments After the release of Milei prices, they continue to pay increases below inflation.

Employer lock out on América TV. The channel has decided not to allow workers to enter without prior notice. “There is no programming today or tomorrow,” the authorities stated through a notary. All the support to the workers. pic.twitter.com/AJjzkG4Fp8

— La Izquierda Diario (@izquierdadiario) March 9, 2024

He Satsaidthe union that represents those who operate broadcast and cable television, demand a 108% increase in 3 steps and a compensatory sum.

🚫 AMÉRICA TV DOES NOT LET WORKERS ENTER TO PROVIDE SERVICES

THE ATTITUDE OF THE COMPANY IS UNEXPLAINABLE TO US @AmericaTV OF DISPENSING WORKERS FROM PROVIDING SERVICES, CLOSING THE DOORS OF THE CANAL AND NOT ALLOWING THEM TO ENTER.

THE SATSAID, TOGETHER… pic.twitter.com/JDuRnd55z8

— SATSAID Nacional (@SATSAIDnacional) March 9, 2024