The CGT, Argentina’s major labor federation, is set to call a general strike on April 8 against President Javier Milei’s government. This will be the CGT’s first strike of 2025 and follows continued opposition to Milei’s austerity measures. Details of the strike are to be determined at a board meeting this Thursday, focusing on a collective plan of action.
Argentina’s largest labor federation, the Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT), plans to initiate a general strike on Tuesday, April 8, in response to President Javier Milei’s administration. The details regarding the strike will be determined during a board meeting held this Thursday, with uncertainty surrounding whether the strike will involve mobilization of workers to Congress or the Casa Rosada.
The CGT has historically been aligned with Peronism and has expressed strong criticism towards Milei, particularly concerning his austerity policies. This upcoming strike will mark the CGT’s first protest of 2025 and the third strike since President Milei assumed office in December 2023.
During Thursday’s meeting, the labor leaders will deliberate on a plan for “action and measures in repudiation of the pressure,” as stated by CGT leader Héctor Daer in an interview with TN news channel. He emphasized the respect for the scheduled meeting while affirming a collective agreement to partake in a 24-hour strike prior to April 10.
The CGT’s impending general strike on April 8 signifies a prominent challenge against President Javier Milei’s austerity measures. This action, culminating in the first CGT strike of 2025, reflects the federation’s long-standing opposition to the current government. The forthcoming board meeting will play a critical role in finalizing the strike’s specific details and objectives.
Original Source: www.batimes.com.ar
