Air traffic controllers represented by the Association of Technicians and Employees of Protection and Security in Aviation (Atepsa) have announced a return to strikes impacting all airports in Argentina. This decision comes after their previous attempts to negotiate better salary and working conditions were unfruitful, leading to mandatory conciliation last month. With no substantial changes implemented by the state aviation company EANA, the union is taking escalated actions to voice their grievances.

The controllers have outlined a schedule of staggered strikes that will commence on February 26 and extend until March 2. Each day will witness varying types of strikes that will disrupt flights during different time slots. The union emphasized that these actions are legitimate efforts to advocate for their rights, commencing with three-hour work stoppages each day, planned to specifically disrupt services at peak travel times.

As these strikes approach, the impact on air travel is expected to be significant, potentially affecting thousands of passengers. Given the union's persistent issues regarding salary and conditions, this conflict highlights wider concerns about labor disputes within public services in Argentina, and the government's capacity to address these challenges effectively in a turbulent economic climate.