The General Confederation of Labor (CGT) has confirmed the call for a new 24-hour nationwide general strike in open rejection of the labor reform promoted by the government of Javier Milei. The strike will affect both public and private sectors. Public services, including government offices, state, and municipal hospitals (only emergency services will be on duty), will be completely paralyzed. The strike has been joined by the steelworkers' union (UOM), the oilseed workers' union, and the truckers' union (Camioneros), which will lead to a halt in industrial activity and waste collection. Despite this, some private services will continue to operate. Shops, restaurants, and supermarkets may be open if owners and employees can get to work without public transport. Hospitals and private clinics will maintain emergency services, but outpatient appointments and scheduled check-ups will be suspended or heavily delayed. Internet banking, virtual wallet, and ATM systems will function normally. However, public transport, including buses, trains, and subways, will be completely shut down. The strike will also result in the cancellation of all domestic and international flights from the country's airports. Banks will also be closed. This will be the fourth strike called by the CGT during the current administration, and unlike other protests, it will not feature street marches, focusing instead on a total paralysis through the shutdown of public transport.
