The General Confederation of Labor (CGT) in Argentina announced that it will not hold a general strike on March 2 despite ongoing tensions regarding labor reforms pushed by President Javier Milei's government. The decision followed a meeting on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Union of Civil Personnel of the Nation, where union leaders assessed the political and union landscape, concluding that conditions were not favorable for a general strike. However, some unions have already taken action, demonstrating their dissent in front of the Congress on February 28.

Instead of a strike, the CGT plans to take legal action to challenge the controversial labor law reform. This lawsuit will be presented on the same day as the planned mobilization, which will start at 11 AM towards the Palace of Courts. The union's leadership hopes that this legal route will effectively address their concerns about the law's implications for workers' rights and workplace conditions.

The move underscores the ongoing conflict between labor unions and the government regarding labor policies. With some unions already mobilizing against the government’s initiatives, the CGT's decision indicates a strategic shift toward legal recourse rather than widespread industrial action. This approach will likely impact the political dialogue surrounding labor rights and reflects the CGT's attempts to galvanize support while navigating complex labor relations in the current Argentine political climate.