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Argentina’s University Unions Begin Weeklong Strike, Warn of 2026 Class Delays Without Financing Law

The stoppage responds to a decree that halted the newly approved financing framework, leaving salary updates unresolved.

Overview

  • CONADU Histórica launched a national strike from December 1 to 6 across public universities.
  • CONADU decided that the 2026 academic year will not start unless Law 27,795 on university financing is implemented.
  • Government Decree 759/25 suspended execution of the financing law after its congressional approval and subsequent promulgation.
  • Union leaders say complying with the law requires a 40.25% update over July 2025 basic pay, and some groups demand payment of a 43.95% arrear.
  • Leaders stated thesis defenses should proceed while exams or graduation ceremonies scheduled during the strike may be reprogrammed.