A national strike is taking place from April 13 to 18. This measure not only responds to accumulated salary demands but also introduces a significant legal component: the Judiciary has already ordered the application of the University Financing Law. For the week of March 25-27, a strike, cuts, sit-ins, open classes, public classes, and various actions were voted on to continue highlighting the university conflict and the demand for a university budget and salary increases for national university workers. Additionally, on Wednesday, March 25, a march was held to the Superior Council demanding the implementation of the University Financing Law. The strike affects the entire country, including the National Technological University (UNTREF), which, like other institutions, is facing a budgetary and salary crisis due to the government's failure to comply with the University Financing Law. In two years, the salaries of professors in the higher education system have been reduced by 56%, leading to their exodus from the classrooms. The Federation of University Teachers (FAGDUT) reported that nearly a thousand teachers have left their posts, many taking unpaid leave or resigning. The five-day strike aims to raise awareness of the issue without harming students. Teachers demand fair salaries and the enforcement of the University Financing Law, which provides for a 50% salary increase and resources for research. Despite a court ruling and congressional approval, the government continues to ignore the law. The conflict between the government and the unions adds a new chapter to the dispute over the future of the reform, while students become victims of the 'emptying' policy of public higher education.
National Strike in Argentine Universities Over Salaries and Budget
Professors across Argentina are holding a five-day strike, demanding a 50% salary increase as stipulated by the University Financing Law and condemning the government for ignoring court rulings. The strike, affecting over 30 faculties, was triggered by a 56% loss in salary purchasing power over two years and a massive exodus of teachers.
