Argentina labor unions coordinate political action and protest economic policies

Labor organizations in Argentina are intensifying their opposition to the current administration through political coordination and protests. Héctor Daer, Secretary of the Interior of the CGT, met with Formosa Governor Gildo Insfrán to discuss the country’s socioeconomic context and the need to build a political space to return Peronism to government.

Simultaneously, the Mesa Sindical has denounced official inflation figures as “fiction,” arguing they do not reflect the real impact on essential goods and services. The collective is demanding a 30% wage increase, citing the loss of 340,000 formal jobs and the closure of 30,000 companies since November 2023.

In other sectors, the Multisectorial organization has approved new struggle measures, including road encampments, to protest against government policies. Meanwhile, UOM Secretary General Esteban Cabello emphasized that the CGT must focus on practical projects to assist workers facing difficult economic conditions and labor reforms.