Argentina's Senate has passed a regressive labor reform that significantly weakens workers' rights. The vote was supported by 42 senators, a journalistic investigation reveals, who belong to the country's political and business elite. Most of them are business owners, lobbyists, high-ranking officials, or religious figures whose lifestyle is far removed from that of ordinary workers. The reform introduces lower sick pay, allows employers to freely distribute vacation time, restricts the right to strike, and complicates the formation of union cells. Opponents of the reform argue it was passed against the will of the people, as polls show over 50% of Argentines oppose it. The authors call on workers not to trust parliament or official unions, but to unite in base assemblies to organize strikes and protests. They see this attack on workers' rights as a historical moment that requires not just reforming capitalism, but destroying it entirely to build a new society without exploitation.
