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Argentina’s Labor Overhaul Set for Senate Vote Next Week After Cross‑Bloc Deal

The removal of a disputed medical‑leave clause following negotiations cleared a path for the ruling coalition to seek final approval.

Overview

  • Senate committees issued a favorable dictamen and the government is targeting a final vote on Friday, Feb. 27.
  • Officialist negotiators say they have roughly 42–44 votes lined up after sealing agreements, including a 2% cap on “solidarity” union dues.
  • The CGT mounted a 24‑hour national strike that halted most public transport, claimed over 90% adherence, and vowed to challenge the law in court if passed.
  • Hardline unions led by the UOM plan to confirm a 36‑hour action with 12 hours of mobilization next week and will formally urge the CGT to join.
  • The bill would decentralize collective bargaining toward company‑level accords, limit strikes in essential services, create a Labor Assistance Fund, cut severance, and introduce a “bank of hours.”