Argentine unions strike against austerity, demand pensioner support amidst increasing tensions

Trade union leaders contend that the austerity measures, which have received approval from international financial institutions, have led to decreased incomes and public services, while banks and corporations report increasing profits.

Marcio Monzane, Regional Secretary of UNI Americas, commented on the situation: “What we are witnessing in Argentina is not just a national crisis – it is a warning for the entire region. When a government abandons its social commitments in the name of market dogma, it is workers who pay the price. At UNI, we stand shoulder to shoulder with the Argentinian people in defense of democracy, dignity, and the rights of all.”

In recent months, social unrest has grown in Argentina, with unions condemning what they see as undue repression of protests and the erosion of democratic achievements. The CGT has outlined a Plan of Action that calls for ending repressive measures, safeguarding free collective bargaining, and providing urgent assistance to pensioners who face increasing costs and reduced benefits.

UNI Global Union has declared its complete solidarity with Argentine workers and pensioners, emphasizing that the defense of dignity, democracy, and social justice is fundamental to the global labor movement.