The General Confederation of Labor (CGT), Argentina's largest labor union, has declared a 24-hour general strike against President Javier Milei's labor reform project. This nationwide job stoppage is set to commence as soon as the Chamber of Deputies begins debate on the proposed reforms, which is expected to occur before the end of February. The CGT has emphasized that the strike will be strictly an interruption of work activities, without any street protests or mobilizations.

Tensions rise between the Milei administration and the labor unions, who possess significant political leverage within Argentina. The labor reform initiative was passed by the Senate on February 12, with 42 votes in favor and 30 against, and is now moving to the Chamber of Deputies for further evaluation. The government's intention is for the proposal to be debated and voted on by February 25, which may escalate the confrontations with labor representatives as they respond to potential threats to workers’ rights.

As the labor reform is framed as a necessary step towards economic recovery by Milei's government, it has prompted immediate backlash from unions, indicating that the fight over labor issues will be pivotal in the political landscape of Argentina. The outcome of the proposed labor reforms and the unions' response may significantly shape both the future of the Argentine workforce and the relationship between the government and organized labor in the nation.