Marcelo Abdala
Marcelo Abdala is a prominent Uruguayan labor leader and the president of the PIT-CNT, the country's main trade union federation. He has been an influential figure in advocating for workers' rights and social justice in Uruguay. Abdala has been vocal in his criticism of government policies that he believes undermine labor rights, particularly during periods when the union faced challenges in accessing national media platforms. In 2022, he highlighted the importance of the annual May Day celebrations, emphasizing that they would take on greater significance in light of governmental restrictions. Recently, he was in the news for the PIT-CNT's return to national radio and television coverage for May Day celebrations after a five-year hiatus.
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Uruguay:
Marcelo Abdala stirred tensions by demanding the government revoke fishing permits from the intransigent employers.
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Uruguay:
Marcelo Abdala is the president of the central union and has called for a review of tax exemptions for the wealthy.
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Uruguay:
Marcelo Abdala called for collective agreements that exceed the criteria set by the Executive Power.
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Uruguay:
Marcelo Abdala is the president of the PIT-CNT and greeted Yamandú Orsi at the event.
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Uruguay:
Marcelo Abdala reviewed the main demands of the labor union in an interview.
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Uruguay:
Abdala is the president of PIT-CNT who commented on the salary negotiations.
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Uruguay:
Marcelo Abdala is the president of PIT-CNT and discussed the union's position regarding salary negotiations.
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Uruguay:
Marcelo Abdala, the president of PIT-CNT, spoke about the new salary guidelines announced this week.
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Uruguay:
Marcelo Abdala, president of PIT-CNT, suggested a tax on the richest 1% to reduce child poverty.
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Uruguay:
Marcelo Abdala, president of PIT-CNT, argues that corrections should apply when projected inflation is below actual inflation.
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