Uruguay casino workers end strike after agreement to negotiate online gambling changes
Uruguay’s state casino workers’ union ANFUCE ended its nationwide strike on 4 January 2026 after agreeing with the General Directorate to open negotiations. The union had launched the stoppage on 26 December 2025 over proposed changes, including online gambling regulation; secretary general Cecilia Alegre said workers feared online migration could reduce casino attendance and their wages.
Negotiations will address workers’ concerns about how online gambling changes could affect state casino jobs and pay.