Archive · 23 May 2025
Argentina's Milei Restricts Right to Strike in Key Sectors
Argentina's president, Javier Milei, has made it harder for workers to go on strike.
He created a list of important services like schools and shipping where people have to keep working, even during a strike.
Before, companies and unions decided how much work would still happen.
Now, workers in the important services have to keep 75% of their services running during a strike.
Other groups have to maintain 50% of services.
Unions are not happy about these new rules.
They have gone on strike several times since Milei became president.
President Javier Milei issued a decree expanding limits on the right to strike.
The decree adds several sectors to a list of essential services.
Workers in essential services must maintain at least 75% service levels during strikes.
Failure to comply could result in fines and sanctions for trade unions.
Trade unions have staged multiple strikes since Milei took office in December 2023.
- Who
- President Javier Milei, trade unions, and workers in essential services.
- What
- A decree expanding limits on the right to strike in Argentina.
- When
- The decree was published on Wednesday.
- Where
- Argentina
- Why
- To ensure essential services are maintained during strikes, according to the decree.
Labor Union Stance
Government Stance
Essential Services
Labor Union Stance
The labor confederation views the decree as an attempt to erase the right to strike.
Government Stance
The decree ensures essential services maintain substantial levels of operation during strikes.
Service Levels
Labor Union Stance
The new rules prevent workers from exercising their right to strike.
Government Stance
Workers in specified sectors must ensure 75% service levels, while others maintain 50%.
- President
- Javier Milei
- Decree Date
- Published Wednesday
- Affected Sectors Added
- Education, Shipping, Port Services, Customs, Telecommunications
- Essential Service Level
- 75%
- Other Sectors Service Level
- 50%
- Main Labor Confederation
- CGT
- New Category Includes
- Construction, Food Supply, Transport