During February, labor problems increased by 71% compared to the previous month.
Strategy. The presence of the Police in the conflict zone made it possible to avoid new pickets on routes.
An analysis carried out by Labor and Human Rights Observatory of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the Buenos Aires’ University (UBA) revealed a significant increase in labor disputes during the month of February, mostly in response to the adjustment policies implemented by the Government of Javier Milei.
“The intensity of labor and social conflicts compared to the previous month not only increased considerably, but almost doubled. Especially in the interior regions of the country, the progressive withdrawal of the State is being perceived. For the month of March, two large mobilizations are planned at the national level, scheduled for March 8 and 24which will intensify the conflict,” the report noted.
During February, labor problems increased 71% compared to the previous month. According to the study, 130 labor conflicts of various natures were recorded during the second month of the yearin contrast to the 76 that occurred in January.
The antecedent
In the month of January, 76 conflicts throughout the country, especially in the Central or Pampa Húmeda regions and in the AMBA. The main causes were dismissals of public employees, repudiation of national laws, salary problems and cessation of public works.
In the month of February, some conflicts began due to salary negotiations, food orders and the closure of public works. Some measures proposed by the union centers are also expected..
The majority of unions are facing joint negotiations, monthly or bimonthly. The frequency of conflicts will be essential to determine if there is any relevant trend. The violation of human rights has been systematic by the Milei Government and everything indicates that it will be maintained.
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The main causes were dismissals of public employees, repudiation of national laws, salary problems and cessation of public works. For the month of February, some conflicts are underway due to salary negotiations, food orders and the closure of public works..
Some measures proposed by the union centers are also expected. The majority of unions are facing joint negotiations, monthly or bimonthly. The frequency of conflicts will be essential to determine if there is any relevant trend.
“The violation of human rights has been systematic by the Milei Government and everything indicates that it will continue,” the report concludes.
Source: Ambito
