On 15 January, Argentine unions expressed their rejection of the ‘omnibus law’ and confirmed the holding of a national strike on 24 January in opposition to the policies of the government of Javier Milei. The unions, concerned about the declared emergency and the delegation of legislative powers to the Executive, see the country’s institutionality in jeopardy.

Hector Daer, Secretary General of the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), during the second week of debates in congressional committees, described the Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines, known as the ‘omnibus law’, as being based on “fallacies”. He criticized the transfer of powers to the Executive for four years, calling it unprecedented in Argentina and the world.

The Congressional Committees on General Legislation, Budget and Constitutional Affairs, with the participation of some 60 representatives from different sectors, were the scene of these discussions.

Daer expressed concern about several measures of the law, including the privatization of public companies, the elimination of pension schemes, the cessation of financing for culture and reforms to the Penal Code, which, in his view, infringe upon individual and collective rights by restricting trade union action.

The union leader concluded by affirming that the health of the Republic cannot be decided in a few meetings and emphasized the importance of Congress in preserving institutionality. He reaffirmed the support of the unions on January 24 to urge congressmen to reject the controversial law.

K. Tovar

Source: Bancaynegocios

(Reference image source: X, @biencuyano)

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