Uruguay union, Cipriani agree to rehire 600 hotel workers Monday

Construction on the new San Rafael hotel in Punta del Este will resume with 600 workers returning to the job site on Monday, following an agreement between the SUNCA labor union and the Cipriani group. The deal, approved by the union's assembly, aims to resolve a significant labor dispute that had halted progress on the project.

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We do not have 100% confirmation that they will do it at Criba (the company that had been in charge of the works), but on Monday everyone starts, regardless of which company it is.

The conflict centered on delays and responsibilities between the Cipriani group and the construction company Criba. Cipriani accused Criba of failing to meet contractual deadlines since November 2025, even considering ending their contract and hiring another firm. Criba, however, denied any responsibility for the delays, stating no breaches of contract occurred.

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They have differences of mutual claims (between Criba and Cipriani) of a lot of money and there have been several times that (Cipriani) wants to change contractors.

Sources in the sector indicated that mutual financial claims between Cipriani and Criba have been a recurring issue, with Cipriani repeatedly seeking to change contractors. The mayor of Maldonado, Miguel Abella, confirmed meeting with Giuseppe Cipriani, who assured him of his commitment to the project's continuation. Cipriani is reportedly in negotiations with both Criba and the affected workers to ensure the project moves forward.

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he is going to continue with the work yes or yes