The Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT), Argentina's major labor union, is planning to hold a national strike without demonstrations in response to the government’s proposed labor reform that is set to be discussed in Congress. The union leaders will hold a press conference to elaborate on the strike planned for the day the labor reform is introduced in the Chamber of Deputies, signaling their determination to influence the legislation through collective action.

This decision follows a virtual meeting of the CGT's executive committee, where the leaders opted for a national stoppage focusing on parliamentary negotiations rather than street mobilizations, reflecting a strategic choice after previous demonstrations struggled to garner significant public participation. By choosing a more subdued approach, the CGT aims to underscore their intentions to apply pressure on undecided deputies from the Provincias Unidas block, hoping to sway them towards more favorable outcomes for labor rights in the reform.

The implications of this strike are substantial as it not only highlights the growing tensions between labor unions and the government under Javier Milei’s administration but also indicates the challenges the government faces in passing its reform agenda. The CGT’s strategic moves illustrate the dynamic interplay in Argentine politics where labor movements play a crucial role in shaping legislation, thereby reinforcing the importance of union action in the current political landscape.