Argentina’s CGT Calls 24-Hour General Strike on the Day Lower House Debates Milei’s Labor Reform
- Argentina's General Confederation of Labor has called a 24-hour nationwide strike on the day the Chamber of Deputies debates the labor reform bill proposed by President Javier Milei.
- The CGT decided on a broad shutdown in an online meeting, seeking support from transport unions such as the UTA, without mobilizing protests on the streets.
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Because of President Milei's controversial labour market reform, Argentina's largest trade union federation is calling for a general strike.
Buenos Aires, Argentina. Argentina's main trade union center called a general strike on Monday for the day when Congress is debating the labor reform of ultraliberal President Javier Milei, already approved by the Senate, announced union sources.The bill, which can be debated by the Chamber of Deputies this week or next week, reduces compensation, allows payments in species (goods or services), extends the working day to 12 hours and limits the …
Argentina’s CGT calls 24-hour general strike on the day lower house debates Milei’s labor reform
Argentina’s main labor umbrella, the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), confirmed on Monday it will stage a 24-hour nationwide strike on the day the Chamber of Deputies debates President Javier Milei’s labor reform, hardening its stance as the bill enters the final stage of the legislative process after clearing the Senate.
A 24-hour strike has been scheduled for when the Chamber of Deputies sets a date for the review of the bill, which has already been approved by the Senate.
Argentine unions plan more actions against labor reform
Buenos Aires, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The General Confederation of Labor (CGT) and the United Union Front (FSU) are planning a national strike on Monday for when the Chamber of Deputies debates the labor reform, a session that the administration of President Javier Milei wants to move up to February 19.
The protest could be this Thursday or Wednesday 25, when it is discussed in Deputies; it will be the fourth stoppage against the management of Milei
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