The National Road Transport Committee (CNTC) of goods has called off the lockout scheduled for December 20, 21 and 22 after reaching an agreement with the Government late this Friday, according to sources from the negotiation. .
Representatives of the organizations and the Ministry of Transport were meeting since this morning, after spending the last two days exchanging documents, points of view and proposals, which today have been reflected in a definitive document.
The strike threatened the supply, especially of fresh produce, in the run-up to Christmas, the busiest time of the year.
The National Road Transport Committee (CNTC) had called work stoppages for the December 20, 21 and 22 due to the sharp rise in costs (especially fuel), which ensures that they cannot pass on to their clients due to the lack of legal tools for this and the “dominant position” of those who hire them.
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The carriers had managed to solve the issue of “exorbitant” waiting times, for those who also have to do loading and unloading work, the possible imposition of tolls, the disappearance of professional diesel or the lack of refund of the 200 million euros of sanitary cent.
The transport employers had shown their willingness to negotiate until the last moment, but they assured that they were doing so for “dignity and money” because, as they have assured, their future is at stake and they have already reached “the limit”.
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