Argentina holds 24-hour nationwide strike, dissatisfied with "shock therapy"
On May 9, local time, Argentina’s major trade unions, left-wing organizations and private economic institutions held a 24-hour nationwide general strike to oppose the government’s various new policies and economic measures.
This is the first 24-hour nationwide strike launched by the Argentine Federation of Labor in conjunction with multiple unions this year to express opposition to the government’s new economic policies and labor reforms. The Federation of Trade Unions issued a statement condemning the government's "cruel adjustments to low-income sectors, wage earners and the working class."
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The strike involves various industries across the country and has a major impact on major economic industries, including finance and trade, air cargo, education, medical care, municipal health and other fields. Among them, the strike in the aviation industry caused Aerolineas Argentinas to cancel 191 flights, affecting about 20,000 passengers.
The Argentine government expressed opposition to the strike. Presidential spokesman Adoni said on the 8th that the general strike affected nearly 6.6 million people, and the government would fine and deduct salaries of public employees who participated in the strike as punishment.
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Since Argentina's new President Milai took office, he has launched a series of "shock therapy" economic reform measures aimed at saving the economy. Among them, measures such as not renewing national government contracts, significantly shutting down government departments, and reducing energy and transportation subsidies have caused domestic controversy. After its reform bill was unanimously passed by the House of Representatives, it has been submitted to the Senate for consideration.