Argentina's CGT and CTA plan 36‑hour strike against President Milei's labor reforms

The Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT) and the two Central de Trabajadores de la Argentina (CTA) federations are coordinating a joint response to President Javier Milei's labor reform law. Union leaders, including CGT co‑secretary Jorge Sola, CTA Trabajadores head Hugo Yasky and CTA Autónoma leader Hugo "Cachorro" Godoy, have discussed a federal march followed by a nationwide 36‑hour strike, with any large‑scale action deferred until after the FIFA World Cup. The unions cite concerns over the law's provisions on banked hours, dynamic wages and the acceleration of collective‑agreement reviews, which they say threaten historic labor rights.

Regional CGT chapters in Morón, Hurlingham and Ituzaingó staged a march with CTA Autónoma members, demanding the 36‑hour strike and protesting the reform. Approximately 2,000 workers and union representatives participated, underscoring the growing pressure on the government. While a specific date has not been set, the coordinated plan aims to amplify workers' grievances and challenge the administration's economic policies.

The unions also intend to pursue judicial action to declare parts of the reform unconstitutional, highlighting legal and street‑level avenues in their broader strategy.