Feb 23 β€’ 21:33 UTC πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Argentina La Nacion (ES)

The judicial union took over a labor court building in rejection of the transfer to the City

Judicial workers in Argentina have occupied a labor court building in protest against the transfer of jurisdiction of national labor justice to the city.

In a significant move, the UniΓ³n de Empleados Judiciales de la NaciΓ³n (UEJN) has taken over a labor court building located at Avenida Diagonal Norte 760 in Buenos Aires as part of a protest against the impending transfer of national labor justice to the city's jurisdiction. This occupation is seen as a fight for job security and the protection of current judicial processes. Union representatives argue that the transfer compromises the rights of approximately 1,700 employees, leading to ongoing uncertainty regarding their job status.

The judicial employees, including judges and staff, have ceased their activities to demonstrate their alarm over how this transfer will affect their positions. Workers expressed their fears that the planned shift in jurisdiction amounts to dismantling the national labor court system, which they deem essential for safeguarding workers' rights. A national strike and march to the Supreme Court is also planned for the following day, signaling widespread discontent within the judicial community.

This occupation and subsequent strike reflect broader concerns within Argentina about labor rights and judicial independence, raising questions about how political decisions can significantly impact employment within the public sector. The outcome of this protest and the response from governmental authorities will be closely monitored, as it could set a precedent for similar labor disputes in the future.

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