General Strike
CGT calls 24-hour general strike against labor reform
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The General Confederation of Labor (CGT) launched a 24-hour general strike on Thursday, February 19, 2026, protesting the government's labor reform bill debated in the Chamber of Deputies at 2 PM. The action disrupts public transport, air travel, and banking, with support from various unions. The government implemented a plan to ensure quorum for the legislative session.
The Argentine government decided to remove Article 44 on sick leave from its labor reform bill to ensure approval in the Chamber of Deputies, scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026. The General Confederation of Labor (CGT) called a 24-hour general strike that day in rejection of the initiative, with transport unions joining to halt trains, buses, and flights. This move addresses pressures from opposition and allies to avoid litigation over labor rights.