# UnTER teacher union conflict in Río Negro > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/unter-teacher-union-conflict-in-ro-negro > Updated: 2026-09-25T22:24:58.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2. The Unión de Trabajadores de la Educación de Río Negro (UnTER) initiated a strike that saw low participation rates across the province. The Río Negro government reported that only 20% of teachers participated, with regional turnout ranging from approximately 10% in areas like Catriel to over 38% in San Carlos de Bariloche. In response to the low adherence, the provincial administration confirmed it would apply salary deductions for days not worked, suggesting a disconnect between union leadership and its members. Concurrently, tensions between the union and government officials escalated following a legislative session in Viedma regarding health insurance reforms. Governor Alberto Weretilneck condemned the reported harassment and intimidation of legislators and officials by UNTER members. The Governor described the behavior as “antidemocratic” and stated that “the mob and the public shaming are inadmissible in Argentina today,” following reports that lawmakers were surrounded and insulted by union officials. Recent reports confirm the provincial government continues to criticize the union leadership, accusing them of adopting political stances that disrupt classroom activities. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Río Negro Governor condemns union intimidation of legislators Río Negro Governor Alberto Weretilneck repudiated the intimidation of legislator Juan Murillo and other officials by the UNTER union following a controversial legislative vote in Viedma. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ro-negro-governor-condemns-union-intimidation-of-legislators ### 2026-09-25: Teacher unions in Argentina and Paraguay navigate labor disputes Teacher unions in Argentina and Paraguay are engaged in various labor actions, including salary rejection in Entre Ríos, low strike participation in Río Negro, and new tenure agreements in Catamarca. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ro-negro-teachers-report-low-turnout-during-unter-strike --- Cite as: UnTER teacher union conflict in Río Negro. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/unter-teacher-union-conflict-in-ro-negro