The General Confederation of Labor (CGT), Argentina's leading labor union, has announced a general strike for 24 hours, timed with the crucial debate in the Chamber of Deputies regarding labor reform proposed by President Javier Milei. The strike is planned for this Thursday, the same day the government aims to advance the labor reform initiative through the legislative process. In case negotiations among political groups extend, the strike could be pushed to the next week.

During a recent virtual meeting of the union's governing council, union leaders outlined their commitment to protest against the labor reform, which they feel could adversely affect workers' rights. Cristian Jerónimo, a prominent secretary-general of the CGT, expressed strong support for the strike, stating that