This is a translation of the original article in Portuguese. Read the original (Português).
The CGT, Argentina’s main trade union federation, has decided to resume its campaign of struggle against the government of President Javier Milei and is preparing a partial strike, lasting two to four hours, for the first days of December. The information comes from the Argentine newspaper Clarín.
The work stoppage will focus on wages and jobs, the same issues driving union opposition to the adjustment program promoted by the Casa Rosada, the seat of the Argentine government. The federation had held off on returning to the streets and only decided to reactivate its protest calendar after the Pope’s visit to the country.
A partial strike is a milder format than a 24-hour general strike. In practice, it halts activities for a few hours, which reduces the cost for workers while still signaling mobilization strength. Clarín has not yet detailed which job categories will take part or the exact date of the action.
What is at stake for Brazil
Argentina is Brazil’s main neighbor and trading partner. The social strain caused by Milei’s adjustment affects consumption in the neighboring country, the exchange rate and regional trade, which hits Brazilian exporters, especially in industry.
The CGT’s return to the streets signals that union pressure on the Argentine government is growing again after a pause, at a time when the debate over the social cost of the adjustment remains open in the country.
Reporting from Clarín (p. 13, Buenos Aires (Argentina): CGT prepara paro parcial no início de dezembro).
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