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Argentina’s CGT Calls 24-Hour Strike as Milei’s Labor Overhaul Heads to Deputies

The government seeks final approval by March 1 for what analysts call the biggest shift in labor rules in decades.

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Overview

  • The Senate approved the labor bill 42–30 on February 12 and sent it to the Chamber of Deputies, with a plenary vote targeted for February 25 and completion by March 1.
  • The CGT says the nationwide stoppage will take place the day the lower house opens debate and will consist solely of halting work without street demonstrations.
  • Transport union UGATT pledged a total shutdown of passenger services across the country on the debate day.
  • The proposal would expand flexible hiring, ease dismissals, change vacation and workday rules including up to 12-hour shifts, and curb strike actions, with a disputed sick-leave pay cut now under discussion for possible adjustment.
  • Large protests around the Senate vote turned confrontational, leading to roughly 30 arrests, and unions have signaled they will pursue court challenges if the bill becomes law.