The representatives of the Confederation of Cargo Guilds of Peru have announced that they feel that the Government of Dina Boluarte and the Congress of the Republic do not pay attention to their claims and do not agree with the decisions that the president makes regarding some issues in the country, so they have announced that they will carry out an indefinite strike as a way of protest. To learn more about the measure that would affect Peruvians, Depor has prepared this article.
What day in September will be the National Carrier Strike?
The Confederation of Cargo Unions of Peru announced through its leader, Jesús Martínez, that the indefinite national strike will begin next monday september 11 and its mission is to meet with President Dina Boluarte and Congress so that both authorities can listen to their requests.
How many carriers will abide by the national strike?
According to Juan Carlos Lagos, spokesman for the confederation, more than 24,000 carriers nationwide will participate. The number of people who agree with the strike is the number of people who are part of the Confederation of Cargo Guilds of Peru.
Which regions will join the protests?
The starting point will be Puno, precisely in the border area of Desaguadero, however, will also join Tumbes, which borders Huaquillas (Ecuador). The idea is to arrive in Lima to have a meeting with the president of the country and be able to express concerns and needs.
What does the Confederation of Cargo Guilds of Peru ask for?
Juan Carlos Lagos, spokesman for the Confederation of Cargo Unions of Peru, advanced a request to the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) that Supreme Decree No. 021-2022 on the face-to-face updating course in private driving schools be modified for free, mandatory and virtual training through the Superintendence of Land Transportation of People (Sutran).
In addition, they will request that the pronouncement of the Andean Community be complied with and that foreign transport not enter the country, since the Confederation specifies that there are trucks from countries such as Bolivia and Ecuador that arrive in the country with contraband. Another point to be discussed is the approval of a rule on cargo reservation with the obligation to hire local companies, as well as an efficient cost table so that there is no unfair competition.
What consequences does the strike of cargo transport cause to the country?
According to the National Society of Industries (NIS)the transport strike will seriously affect the transfer of food to the markets for purchase and sale, tourism because it will be difficult to mobilize without being exposed to the possibilities of being stranded on the road and also commerce.