Various unions in Argentina have organized a series of strikes as a measure of force in protest against the policies promoted by Javier Milei. On Wednesday, the most extensive measure is expected to take place, with the interruption of train, subway, truck, air, and maritime services. Only the buses controlled by the UTA union will operate that day.
In this context, the Moyano faction has pushed for the measure of force in rejection of government policies, such as the increase in fares after the removal of subsidies, the attempt to privatize Aerolíneas Argentinas, and the deterioration of living conditions for retirees, among other reasons. The UTA, part of the National Transportation Table, joins the call, while other entities like La Fraternidad have also joined the strike.
On the other hand, on Thursday, there will be a strike by UTA bus drivers due to the lack of a salary agreement. Amid these protests, tensions between the unions and the Milei government stand out, which has been questioned by several union sectors. The strike on Tuesday will affect state workers from ATE and will last for 36 hours. Subsequently, other transportation sectors will join the strike on Wednesday.
The reasons for these measures respond to wage demands, criticisms of government policies, and a climate of widespread discontent in the labor sector. The unions seek to pressure the authorities to achieve improvements in working conditions and salaries. Some union leaders have raised the tone of their criticisms against the government, creating a confrontational scenario reflected in the successive measures of force called for.
