Argentina is currently facing a significant labor strike, the fourth since President Javier Milei took office, which coincides with the Chamber of Deputies' discussion of a contentious labor reform that has already passed in the Senate. The strike, initiated at midnight local time, has been called by the country's leading trade union federation, which argues that the government's proposed changes are 'regressive' and detrimental to workers' rights. The labor unrest occurs amid economic challenges, including a decline in industrial activity, with over 21,000 businesses shutting down in the past two years and an estimated loss of around 300,000 jobs, as reported by union sources. The reform aims to extend work hours to 12 per day, reduce severance pay, allow compensations in goods or services, and limit the right to strike, prompting widespread discontent among workers and labor advocates. The government's stance asserts that these reforms are necessary to combat high levels of informal employment, which affects more than 40% of the workforce. As such issues unfold, the implications of the strike and the proposed labor changes underscore a critical juncture in Argentina's labor relations and economic stability.