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Considered "illegal" strike of ten days in Venrus
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
The stoppage has affected the drilling, production operations, as well as discussion of the wage increase.

Maria Ramirez Cabello
mramirez@correodelcaroni.com
Photo José Leal



Sutriodics spokesmen indicated that the Mina Isidora working at 80% capacity Ten days of unemployment accumulated Venrus joint mining company, CA, located in southern Bolivar state. Spokesmen for the Trade Union of Workers in Gold, Diamond, Kaolin, Quartz, and Allied (Sutriodics), claimed that the strike is "illegal" and affects the drilling planned, and the scope for higher pay.

The stoppage, which began on Sunday night, was motivated by the Union of Workers of El Callao (Sintracallao) that demands the reinstatement of dismissed union leaders and a salary increase and investment to increase gold production.

Exaviel Alexander, general secretary of Sutriodics, disagreed with the suspension of the firm, which held that the union Sintracallao is "illegitimate," according to Article 459 of the Labor Law (LOT) which provides the solution enterprise unions when it is extinguished.

"El Callao Gold Mining faded from first October 2009, workers became part of the mining Venrus through a substitution pattern made by the Labour Inspectorate Guasipati" he said, referring to the illegitimacy of Sintracallao that, they say, "boycott has been devoted to obtaining the benefits that come for the workers."

Alexander said he hopes to meet with the board of directors and shareholders of the mine on Thursday February 24 to discuss matters related to wage growth. However, the gates closing the meeting impossible.

The union leader said Sintracallao has used a group of unemployed workers prevent the passage of the mining industry in El Callao. "Promising employment can not give, won the support of the unemployed to stop operations."

"The conditions for mining Venrus are given for the company to make commitments. We have four months of operation without interruption record-breaking production, "he said, calling the unemployed who have closed the business to avoid being manipulated.

Layoffs guaranteed
On unfair dismissal Sintracallao reported by the Secretary of Sutriodics said that between September and October 2010 the company opened an administrative proceeding fouled scoring four union. "On 19 November, the Labour Inspectorate issued a ruling in favor of the company and authorized the company to dismiss Venrus. They had the opportunity to defend himself, but lost that procedure, "he said.

In this regard, said that strategies to apply for reinstatement are not the most appropriate, as should come before the tribunals.

"The workers have prevented the passage to the mines," he said.

Central decision
Venrus Isidora mines operating in El Callao and La Camorra, in Sifontes, the latter given earlier by Hecla.

The mine is a joint venture formed by Agapov Group through Rusoro Mining and the Social Production Enterprise National Mining.

According to spokesmen Sutriodics, the company achieved an extraction in January 5000 over 500 ounces of ore. While recognizing that the collective contract is up for four years, ensure that the discussion under the Ministry of Planning and Finance.

Union requests

Asked the mining Sutriodics Venrus discounting the payment of the days when workers did not exercise its work, due to the strike.

Similarly, urged the company president, Laura Paredes, convene a further meeting to discuss the salary adjustment and other employment benefits.

On Monday, 21 originally scheduled to begin a drilling to evaluate the conditions in the mines. In the case of Isidora, proven life goes up in May 2012.