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Milei's labor reform drive sets up clash with Argentina unions
The bill aims to increase labor market flexibility by easing firing rules and reducing severance pay, while unions warn it undermines protections for nearly 40% of informal workers, CGT said.
- Thousands of workers led by powerful trade unions protested and clashed with police outside Argentina's Congress during debates on a major overhaul of labor laws under President Javier Milei's program.
- Security forces used water cannons and rubber bullets to control protesters in Buenos Aires who threw petrol bombs, stones, and water bottles.
- The proposed bill aims to increase business flexibility by limiting strike rights, reducing severance pay, extending trial periods for new hires, and reducing union bargaining power.
- Trade unions argue the changes represent austerity measures harmful to workers and roll back needed protections, while businesses claim the bill would boost investment and formal employment.
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Milei takes on Argentina's unions, drawing protests as senators debate his labor overhaul
Thousands of workers mobilized by powerful trade unions were converging outside Argentina’s Congress, blocking traffic and clashing with police.
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The workers' headquarters, without the presence of a national strike, relies on a street demonstration with a partial suspension of work from 13:00 local time to ensure that workers can participate in the protest at 14:30.
Milei's labor reform drive sets up clash with Argentina unions
Argentine President Javier Milei's libertarian government has put sweeping labor reforms at the center of its push to attract investment and revive growth, setting up a clash with the country's powerful unions.
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