Rodolfo Aguiar, head of ATE, criticized the government's labor reform and called for the resignation of President Javier Milei, claiming the administration is corrupt and detrimental to the people.
The secretary general of the Association of State Workers (ATE), Rodolfo Aguiar, reaffirmed the union's strike scheduled for Thursday while vehemently opposing President Javier Milei's labor reform proposal. Aguiar expressed that the current government would need to end that night through constitutional means, emphasizing that he does not subscribe to the belief that a successful presidency benefits everyone. He described Milei's administration as the most corrupt in Argentina's history, indicating a deep unrest among public sector workers.
Aguiar's comments come on the heels of ATE's announcement regarding the upcoming mobilization, which intends to voice opposition against the proposed changes to labor laws by the Milei government. He argued that the administrative measures aim to undermine the rights of workers rather than updating them positively, stating that while he agrees on the necessity for reform, the current approach is harmful and not representative of workers' interests.
The ATE's actions and Aguiar's statements highlight the growing discontent among labor unions in Argentina and the potential for escalated conflict as the government pushes forward with its reform agenda. This situation could have significant implications for the future of labor relations in the country and the overall stability of Milei's government, suggesting a critical moment for both the administration and public sector workers alike.
