The Confederation of Education Workers of the Argentine Republic (CTERA) has officialized teachers' unions' adherence to the international feminist strike for Women's Day, set for Monday, March 9, 2026. The action will impact classes in provinces including Buenos Aires, the City of Buenos Aires, and Córdoba, with mobilizations in major cities. Each provincial union will determine the participation modality.
Amid ongoing teachers' salary negotiations, unions announced their adherence to initiatives for the international feminist strike on International Working Women's Day, scheduled for March 9, 2026, instead of March 8, to maximize impact on workplaces and education. CTERA called on all base organizations to participate with actions suited to each union's definition, replicating mobilizations driven by political and union groups at central points in major cities.
The Union of Education Workers (UTE) in the City of Buenos Aires, SUTEBA in Buenos Aires province, and the Union of Educators of Córdoba Province (UEPC) confirmed their strike adherence, resulting in class suspensions in those areas. This action adds to a strike in public universities announced by teaching and non-teaching staff, demanding implementation of the University Financing Law, set from March 16 to 22, 2026.
CTERA stated in a release that, in a context of crisis and austerity policies, they reject labor reform, the educational freedom bill, and severe underfunding of the education system, viewing them as setbacks that violate rights. A joint statement from the CGT, CTAs, and other social organizations highlighted mobilizations in Buenos Aires, with gatherings at Plaza de Mayo and Congress, against austerity, labor precariousness, and the feminization of poverty. The text denounces violences by the Milei national government against workers and state abandonment in key areas for women's and diversities' rights.
