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Argentina's Unions Clash Over Controversial Labor Reform Bill

12/19/2025

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On December 18, 2025, Argentina's main union federation protested Milei's labor reform bill, paralyzing downtown Buenos Aires.
The reform would limit the right to strike and change working hours and severance pay, increasing employer control.
Union leader Jorge Sola said the march aimed to influence lawmakers in Congress.
Despite opposition from unions and the center-left Peronist party, Milei's coalition gained seats in the midterm elections, signaling possible bill advancement.

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On December 18, 2025, Argentina's main union federation protested Milei's labor reform bill, paralyzing downtown Buenos Aires.
The reform would limit the right to strike and change working hours and severance pay, increasing employer control.
Union leader Jorge Sola said the march aimed to influence lawmakers in Congress.
Despite opposition from unions and the center-left Peronist party, Milei's coalition gained seats in the midterm elections, signaling possible bill advancement.