In a firm rejection of the labor reform bill sought by the ruling party, the CGT has managed to rally its most powerful unions to ensure high participation in the upcoming 24-hour national general strike. The work stoppage will affect the mainstays of Argentines' daily life due to the confirmed adherence of the following strategic unions: Transport (CATT and Ugatt): Total participation. There will be no buses (UTA), trains (La Fraternidad), subways, or commercial flights anywhere in the country. Banks: The Banking Association (Sergio Palazzo) will close all branches to the public. State: ATE and UPCN will paralyze the national and provincial public administration, hierarchical dependencies, and more than 800 municipalities. Logistics and Collection: The Truckers' Union (Hugo Moyano) will halt cargo transport, mail delivery, and garbage collection. Commerce and Gastronomy: The unions led by Armando Cavalieri and Luis Barrionuevo are joining the strike, although attendance at businesses will largely depend on the lack of transportation. The Pharmacists' Union (Marcelo Peretta) was one of the few to announce it will not join the strike, so pharmacies will operate normally.
Argentina: Unions Call National Strike Against Labor Reform
Argentina's CGT is organizing a 24-hour national strike to protest a labor reform bill. The action will paralyze transport, banks, public administration, and other key economic sectors.