Casino employees in Argentina's Salta province are preparing to march on Friday, January 24, following months of delayed and partial salary payments that have left many workers without their December wages or year-end bonuses.
The Aleara union reported that workers have endured fragmented wage payments for the past year, with the situation worsening in recent months. Many employees have yet to receive their December salaries or the second installment of their 2025 year-end bonus. According to the union, the delays have triggered a cascading effect of accumulated debts and unpaid rent among affected families.
Workers criticized the installment-based payment system, which they say has pushed households into a cycle of financial instability. Aleara’s Executive Committee said the delays remain unexplained despite the gaming sector’s profitability. They also added that families with school-age children and elderly dependents have been particularly affected after months of incomplete income.
In a statement released on Instagram, the union warned: “The conflict is no longer just about wages, but has become a human and social issue, as it directly affects the families of those who sustain the activity every day.”
The announced mass mobilization aims to bring public attention to the dispute and demand the immediate regularization of all outstanding payments. In addition, it seeks to secure a permanent solution to prevent further delays and ensure stable salary schedules going forward.
Casino workers in Salta said their patience has reached its limit after months of financial uncertainty. The demonstration will take place in the streets of Salta as workers seek to pressure operators and authorities to resolve the wage crisis affecting the casino workforce.
According to union sources, the dispute affects more than 200 casino and gaming hall employees across the province. In addition to delayed and partial salary payments, workers have also reported irregularities in employer contributions, including unpaid social security and healthcare benefits.
Casino workers in Salta said their patience has reached its limit after months of financial uncertainty. Union representatives said the ongoing payment delays reflect deeper structural problems in the management of casino operations and called on authorities to intervene to guarantee compliance with labor and social security obligations.
The conflict involves casino operations run by a UTE formed by New Star and SIGAR, which has faced prior financial and legal challenges in the province
