Uruguay Port Strike: 24-Hour National Stoppage Set for 21 September
The Uruguay port strike runs 24 hours from 07:00 on 21 September 2026. The SUPRA union opposes a minimum-services rule at Montevideo's TCP terminal. The post Uruguay Port Strike: 24-Hour National Stoppage Set for 21 September appeared first on The Rio Times .
A 24-hour national port strike is scheduled to commence on Monday 21 September 2026, starting at 07:00 and concluding at 07:00 the following day. The strike, called by Uruguay’s national port union SUPRA, aims to protest a government rule mandating minimum services at Montevideo’s main container terminal. The dispute is over a new labour agreement between the TCP (Terminal Cuenca del Plata) and its workers.
The government’s rule is intended to ensure safety and continuity at the terminal. SUPRA calls the rule "excessive" and "arbitrary," arguing it infringes on workers’ right to strike. The government asserts its rule is temporary and limited, requiring minimum cover for loading and unloading container ships, handling full and empty containers, storage, depot services, and road transport of at least 25 containers per hour for refrigerated, perishable, and health-sensitive cargo.
The strike could impact container imports and exports through Uruguay’s main port, Montevideo, which serves as a key gateway for trade in the region.
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