The General Confederation of Labor (CGT), one of the most important trade unions in Argentina, began a mass mobilization on International Workers’ Day this Wednesday to “defend labor rights” and against the “cruel adjustments” of leader Javier Miley.
Under the motto “The Motherland is not for sale,” the CGT called for a mobilization in the center of Buenos Aires to create “Canto al Trabajo,” a sculpture of 14 nude bronze figures on stone that symbolize the work in search of progress. monument in honor of the workers, located in front of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Buenos Aires.
Other national unions, such as the Central dos Trabalhadores (CTA-T), led by MP Hugo Jaschi, and the Autonomous Union (CTA-A), led by Hugo Godoy, also joined the demonstration to protest the government’s cuts and reforms. through the “omnibus law”, a landmark project of the leader Javier Miley.
“All social, labor, trade union and professional rights are under threat. This is a day to demand and defend achievements and acquired rights that must be violated without respect for the voice of workers,” the CGT statement said.
In addition to the trade unions, the demonstration towards the Plaza de Mayo will be joined by social and leftist organizations such as the Partido Obrero, in a march that will take place a few days before the national strike planned for next Thursday, May 9, the second against Milei. government since he took office on December 10.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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