CGT Says 'Flat No' to Milei's Labor Reform

CGT's executive secretary Octavio Arguello declared the confederation's firm opposition to the labor reform pushed by President Milei's government, threatening a national strike if their demands are not met.

Buenos Aires, December 18 (NA) – The executive secretary of the CGT, Octavio Arguello, stated this Thursday that the confederation says a 'flat no' to the 'concessionary' labor reform promoted by the government of Javier Milei. The labor leader made this statement during the march that the organization held in Plaza de Mayo, where he warned the senators: 'Be careful what you do, because the people and the nation will hold you accountable.' The leader warned that if there is no response to their demands, the CGT will proceed with a plan of struggle that will culminate in a 'national strike'. News in development...

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