The General Confederation of Labor (CGT) in Argentina has laid out its strategy to resist the proposed labor reform that is set to return to the Senate for final approval on February 27. This follows a controversial failure in the Chamber of Deputies to pass article 44, which aimed to alter sick leave regulations. Recent discussions within labor leadership indicated reservations against a general strike, particularly after a recent labor action.

In a meeting held on Wednesday at the headquarters of UPCN, the CGT concluded that a general strike will not take place on the scheduled date. However, some unions have opted to halt activities and are planning to mobilize towards Congress on the same day. This division within the labor movement highlights the ongoing tension regarding the proposed labor reforms spearheaded by President Javier Milei's administration.

In reaction to the proposed reforms, the CGT is preparing to take legal action as part of its strategy to block the legislation. The union plans to present legal challenges on March 2, aiming to halt the progress of the law that they contend threatens workers' rights. The situation underscores a significant moment in Argentina's labor relations, as various factions within the labor movement grapple with differing strategies to oppose government initiatives that they perceive as detrimental to worker protections.