{
  "id": 11236150,
  "title": "Montevideo Port Strike: Uruguay Pre-Agreement Gives 197 Dockers a 21st Work Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/montevideo-port-strike-uruguay-pre-agreement-gives-197-dockers-a-21st",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T16:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/uruguay-montevideo-port-strike-preliminary-agreement-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, 30 September 2026, the Montevideo port strike finally drew to a close as terminal Cuenca del Plata and its dockworkers' union reached a pre-agreement at the Ministry of Labour. The deal provides 197 dockers with an additional guaranteed work day each month, beginning in January 2027. Additionally, a five-year contract with a peace clause was established to maintain port stability. The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MTSS) released the terms after the signing.\n\nThe workers, who previously held 20 guaranteed work days per month, will now receive 21 starting on January 1, 2027. The pre-agreement includes a one-off payment based on the midpoint of both positions, estimated to be around US$684 for TCP and US$1,243 for the union, based on the exchange rate of 40.23 pesos per US dollar on October 1, 2026. Staff in maintenance, container repair, and straddle-carrier driving are entitled to a separate compensation payment, effective as of July 13.\n\nWorkers will be assessed each October, including in October 2027, to determine if they qualify for an additional guaranteed work day, potentially reaching 22 days. Should workers with less than 20 days receive a stepped increase. Both the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the Pit-Cnt, the national trade union federation, signed the agreement via official email, as confirmed by the MTSS. The Colorado Party intends to question Minister Juan Castillo in parliament regarding the deal and wishes to impose limitations on strikes similar to those set forth in the Strike Regulation in Uruguay.",
  "summary": "Montevideo port strike: Uruguay's container terminal and dock union signed a pre-agreement on 30 September, adding a work day. Final talks follow Friday. The post Montevideo Port Strike: Uruguay Pre-Agreement Gives 197 Dockers a 21st Work Day appeared first on The Rio Times .",
  "key_points": [
    "197 Montevideo dockers receive 21 guaranteed work days/month starting Jan 2027",
    "One-off payment of US$684 for TCP, US$1,243 for union based on exchange rate",
    "Agreement includes peace clause for port stability and October assessment for additional days"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}