During a general strike announced by the General Confederation of Labor (CGT) in Argentina, leftist factions and social organizations plan to hold street protests against the government’s labor reform project.
On the day of the general strike announced by the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), various leftist groups and social movements are mobilizing to protest against a labor reform initiative that the government is likely to approve. While the CGT has called for a 24-hour general strike, it has opted not to organize a march toward Congress. In contrast, a coalition of left-wing activists, picketers, and combative unions plans to directly challenge the government's proposal through street marches.
Organizations such as the Polo Obrero and several grassroots union delegations have reported that they will once again take to the streets, echoing last week's protest when the labor reform bill received initial approval in the Senate. Those protests were marked by significant unrest, including injuries and detentions, highlighting the rising tensions between labor groups and the government over the proposed reforms.
The opposition against the labor reform reflects broader discontent within workers' movements in Argentina, showing the divided responses among unions and social movements. This forthcoming protest showcases the willingness of more radical factions to confront government policies directly, potentially escalating conflict in the already strained relationship between the government and labor organizations.
