The general unemployment convened by the General Confederation of Labor (CGT) In Argentina it has become the central theme of the day, generating a deep impact on various activities of the country. Under the slogan “there can be no free prices and salaries torn”, the union center pointed against the government’s economic policies, leaving a clear and forceful message regarding the demands of workers.
In this context, both the scope and the consequences of the unemployment of the CGT They deserve a detailed analysis that helps to understand the various aspects involved to this extent of force. From the early hours of the day, the strike became evident with completely paralyzed trains and subtes, and hundreds of flights canceled in the main airports of the country.
These interruptions not only reflect the high level of adhesion to unemployment by transport workers, but also the magnitude of the measure in terms of logistics and social impact. Meanwhile, urban groups have continued to function normally, which allowed a portion of the population to mobilize, although transport options were clearly limited.
The CGTin his official communication, he considered that the strike was a “resounding success.” According to the union, the massive participation of workers evidenced the discontent that exists in broad sectors of society regarding the loss of purchasing power, inflation and deterioration of working conditions.
“You cannot pretend that prices are free while salaries are controlled and do not reflect the real needs of Argentine families, “said spokesmen of the union center. This message, mainly directed to the Government, seeks to put in the center of the political agenda the urgency of an economic restructuring that contemplates both inflation control and a significant increase in salaries.
The context in which this measure of force is framed is critical. According to the latest official and unofficial reports, annual inflation exceeds two digits, considerably eroding the purchasing power of workers.
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To this are added the adjustments in public service rates and the absence of joint agreements that make equal growth with income. Faced with this reality, the CGT He considers that general strike is a legitimate tool to make visible the crisis and force the opening of a genuine dialogue with government authorities.
However, the measure has not been exempt from criticism. From the Government, some officials pointed out that unemployment negatively affects an economy that already faces serious difficulties and that requires stability to recover investor confidence and generate employment. In this sense, they questioned whether the strike was really the most appropriate way to channel labor demands.
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