El Union of Workers of the Humboldt Ship Administration, of the holding company Overseas belonging to Von Appen Group, with a presence in all the ports of the Valparaíso region, voted unanimously in favor of starting a legal strike next week.

The decision of the union body, which was born in Antofagasta, but has a presence in the region, made the decision within the framework of the collective bargaining that they have with the company in negotiations that have been extended throughout the year.

Last Tuesday, the company requested mandatory mediation before the Work address, and two days later, the company promised in that instance that it would improve the readjustment offer requested by the workers.

However, in a public statement the operators assure that the offer "is far below expectations", and that motivated them to meet and vote on a strike that will begin if their demands are not met.

Sergio Rivas, Union President The shipping company indicated that if the company's board of directors is not up to the task, they will begin an unprecedented strike by ship administrators, which could hinder and even paralyze the operation of the region's ports and services in the country.

El Sindicato It is made up of more than 110 tugboat crew that provide services from Arica to Punta Arenas in the 28 machines owned by the holding company. von Appen, established in different ports throughout the country.