Workers at MKB Corrugated Box and Packaging downed their tools, demanding that the company sign a collective agreement. Union Seluloz-Is has been working to secure fair conditions for the employees at MKB Rondo since they established a presence there two years ago. However, due legal complexities, collective bargaining only commenced at the beginning of 2024. After eight months of negotiations with progress on several fronts, three key issues remain unresolved: wage increases, with the union demanding 80% and the employer offering 45%; the establishment of a workplace disciplinary board; and the appointment of a workplace union representative, to which the employer has yet to respond.
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