When is the CGT march: schedule, roadblocks and what you need to know
The CGT has confirmed a massive mobilization to the National Congress on February 11 to protest against the labor reform.
The CGT (General Confederation of Labor) has announced a large-scale mobilization at the National Congress scheduled for Wednesday, February 11. This demonstration comes as the Senate prepares to debate a controversial labor reform, which the labor union firmly opposes. In response to this legislative development, the CGT is rallying workers and citizens to express their dissent.
Jorge Sola, the Secretary-General of the Insurance Union and one of the leaders of the CGT, emphasized the demonstration's importance and urged citizens to prepare for potential disruptions in traffic, as the primary gathering point will be Plaza de los dos Congresos in Buenos Aires starting at 15:00. The CGT is aiming for a significant turnout to showcase their collective strength against the proposed changes to the labor laws.
In addition to the principal protest in Buenos Aires, various smaller mobilizations will occur at CGT regional offices across the country, indicating a nationwide response to perceived threats to workers' rights posed by the proposed reform. The implications of this march are substantial, as it showcases the ongoing tension between labor unions and the government while highlighting the collective voice of workers in opposing policies they believe undermine their rights.