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Argentina Faces Nationwide Strike as Milei's Labor Reform Vote Looms

2/19/2026

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Argentina's Chamber of Deputies will vote on Javier Milei's labor reform as a nationwide strike led by the General Confederation of Labor (CGT) disrupts services.
The strike affected 31,000 passengers and canceled 255 flights.
Unions say the reform would extend workdays to 12 hours and reduce severance pay.
The government says the changes will reduce informal employment and stimulate hiring.
The vote is crucial ahead of Milei's March 1 address.

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Argentina's Chamber of Deputies will vote on Javier Milei's labor reform as a nationwide strike led by the General Confederation of Labor (CGT) disrupts services.
The strike affected 31,000 passengers and canceled 255 flights.
Unions say the reform would extend workdays to 12 hours and reduce severance pay.
The government says the changes will reduce informal employment and stimulate hiring.
The vote is crucial ahead of Milei's March 1 address.