The General Confederation of Labor (CGT), one of Argentina's largest trade unions, has announced a general strike to take place on the day that the Chamber of Deputies discusses the contentious labor reform bill. This upcoming strike will mark the fourth major labor action since Javier Milei assumed office as president. The strike will last for 24 hours, though this time it will not include a large-scale mobilization; however, the unions will have the freedom to organize their own actions.

Currently, the exact date of the strike has not been confirmed, as the Congressional session to debate the labor reform does not yet have a fixed date. Nevertheless, there are hints that the strike may take place on either Thursday, February 19, if the session occurs within the week, or Wednesday, February 25, if the debate gets postponed into the next week. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between the new government and labor unions over proposed reforms that could significantly impact workers' rights and privileges.

This strike reflects broader discontent within the labor movement regarding the government's approach to labor laws under Milei and signifies a pivotal moment in Argentina's ongoing socio-economic challenges. The potential outcomes of the discussions in the Chamber of Deputies may provoke further actions from labor unions, illustrating the significant influence they wield in shaping labor policy and workers' rights in the nation.