# Public sector and academic labor protests > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/public-sector-and-academic-labor-protests > Updated: 2026-09-11T15:09:25.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. Public sector and academic workers in Spain and Argentina have initiated various protest actions. In Spain, the CSIF union is mobilizing across education, health, and postal services. Specifically, Correos workers are protesting staff shortages and job losses, while other public employees are seeking the recovery of 2010 salary cuts through legal challenges. In Argentina, labor unrest has focused on the education and scientific sectors. National university unions called for a national strike to demand improved salaries and increased funding, citing non-compliance with the University Financing Law. This escalated into torchlight marches by workers from the National Atomic Energy Commission (CNEA), the National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI), and the National University of San Martín (UNSAM). These demonstrators protested the dismissal of staff and budget cuts, reporting that salaries have decreased by approximately 40% to 45% since November 2023. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Argentine scientific workers march against layoffs and budget cuts Workers from CNEA, INTI, and UNSAM held a torchlight march in Argentina to protest layoffs, salary cuts, and the dismantling of scientific and technological institutions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-scientific-workers-march-against-layoffs-and-budget-cuts ### 2026-09-04: Public sector workers in Spain and Argentina launch protests Public sector workers in Spain and university unions in Argentina are launching strikes and protests over budget cuts, staffing shortages, and salary concerns. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/csif-union-protests-budget-cuts-and-service-deterioration-in-spain --- Cite as: Public sector and academic labor protests. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/public-sector-and-academic-labor-protests