Thousands of protesters gathered in Buenos Aires as Argentina’s Senate debated labour reforms proposed by President Javier Milei, aimed at limiting strike rights and altering employment protections. The government argues the measures support free-market reforms and economic recovery amid ongoing financial pressures.
Demonstrations organised by the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) resulted in clashes with police. Security forces used crowd-control measures, while some protesters threw projectiles, highlighting deep divisions over Argentina’s economic direction.
Key developments include:
• President Javier Milei says reforms are needed to attract investment and reduce regulation.
• Proposed laws would make it easier for employers to dismiss workers and lower severance payments.
• Reforms could limit union participation in collective bargaining and industrial action.
• Senator Patricia Bullrich described Argentina’s labour market as “unbalanced” and heavily influenced by legal disputes.
• Trade unions argue the measures weaken worker protections and increase economic hardship.
ℹ️ FRANCE24, Al Jazeera
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