Strike over labour reforms brings Argentina’s capital to a near-standstill | Labour Rights News

A 24-hour general strike in Buenos Aires, Argentina brought much of the capital to a standstill as businesses closed and demonstrators protested against President Javier Milei's proposed labor reforms. The Chamber of Deputies is considering the bill which would increase work hours, cut severance pay, and ease firings. The reforms are part of a broader package championed by Milei, a libertarian politician who campaigned on slashing regulations to boost the economy. The General Confederation of Labor (CGT), one of Argentina's largest unions, called for widespread opposition to the bill, arguing it would weaken worker rights and harm the country's future.