The legal conflict between the Government and the aviation unions in Argentina is escalating due to the judicialization of decrees 825 and 831, which granted essential service status to the civil aviation system. The Airline Pilots Association (APLA), led by Pablo Biró, filed a lawsuit requesting the unconstitutionality of these decrees.
In response, the labor judge of first instance issued a precautionary measure suspending the validity of the decrees for three months. This meant that the unions had to give five days' notice for any strike action and guarantee a minimum of 50 percent of services during a strike to avoid harming passengers.
The decision of the Executive Power, which included these restrictions, was made after a 24-hour strike by the aviation unions demanding salary increases and the tensions between the Government and the unions. However, following the judicial intervention and favorable rulings for APLA, the Government seeks for the Supreme Court to overturn these decisions.
The Labor Chamber partially confirmed the precautionary measure in favor of APLA, maintaining the suspension of part of the decrees and limiting their application only to union members. The Government appealed this ruling and seeks for the Court to grant suspensive effects to the file when it is submitted.
In this legal dispute, the struggle for power between the Government and the aviation unions led by Pablo Biró is emphasized, as they seek to preserve their labor rights in the face of governmental decisions. The fight intensifies with the submission of resources and appeals, and the future of the application of the decrees lies in the hands of the Justice system.
