Labor Reform

The General Confederation of Labor (CGT) filed a judicial injunction against the labor reform promulgated on Friday by the Executive Power, numbered 27.802. The lawsuit, assigned to Judge Enrique Lavié Pico, seeks to declare null articles transferring labor competencies to the City of Buenos Aires. The labor federation plans another action in the labor court.

24 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Workers from the National Justice system occupied the Labor Justice headquarters in Buenos Aires on Tuesday to protest against the labor reform. The Union of Employees of the Nation's Justice (UEJN) announced a strike in rejection of the transfer of the labor jurisdiction to the Capital Federal's orbit. The event included participation from the CGT and opposition political figures.

Following the Senate's approval of the labor reform, Senator Patricia Bullrich announced potential modifications to the article on leaves for serious illnesses to retain 100% salary. However, another government source states no changes will be accepted, creating internal tensions. The CGT threatens a general strike in response to the measure.

14 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Javier Milei's government-backed labor reform passed half-sanction in the Senate with 42 votes in favor and 30 against, now heading to the Chamber of Deputies amid union opposition. The CGT will meet on Monday to consider a 24-hour general strike during the debate, as unions like UOM demand mobilizations. In the economic context, 22,000 companies have closed and 290,000 jobs lost in two years.

Javier Milei's government is pushing for approval of its labor reform in the Senate by early February, convening opposition leaders. Meanwhile, Salta Governor Gustavo Sáenz warns of fiscal impacts on provinces, and Peronism presents an alternative project without a unified stance.

16 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Chief of Staff Manuel Adorni led the year's first officialist political table meeting to devise a strategy ensuring the labor reform's approval in Congress. Interior Minister Diego Santilli will start a tour of key provinces like Salta, Neuquén, and Entre Ríos to negotiate compensations amid unrest over Income Tax changes. This effort aims to address governors' concerns who are conditioning support on fiscal adjustments.