"As a result of the protest, subways were shuttered in Buenos Aires. Fewer bus lines were running. And Aerolineas Argentinas, the state airline, anticipated cancelling 255 flights, at a loss of $300m. Even banks and schools were closed in solidarity with the strike. One of Argentina's largest unions, the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), called on citizens to show their opposition to the labour reform in the streets, in Congress, in the courts and in every workplace."
"The general strike coincides with Argentina's Chamber of Deputies debating the labour reforms on Thursday. Opposition lawmakers argue with Chamber of Deputies President Martin Menem during debate on a labour reform bill on February 19 [Gustavo Garello/AP Photo] Milei, a libertarian politician, had campaigned on slashing regulations that he felt inhibited Argentina's economy, famously wielding a chainsaw at rallies to illustrate his hardline approach."
A labour bill before the Chamber of Deputies would increase work hours, cut severance pay and make firings easier. A 24-hour general strike brought much of Buenos Aires to a halt, with businesses closed and demonstrators in the streets. Subways were shuttered, fewer bus lines ran and Aerolineas Argentinas planned to cancel 255 flights, projecting a $300m loss. Banks and schools closed in solidarity. The General Confederation of Labor (CGT) called for opposition in streets, Congress, courts and workplaces. President Javier Milei and his La Libertad Avanza party championed deregulation measures criticized for weakening worker rights and jobs.
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