Social movements, protesters and unions announced protests this month against labor reform

The promise of Piqueteros and social organizations
Piqueteros and social organizations promise to take to the streets in December against labor reforms and “adaptation measures” taken by Javier Miley’s government RS Photos

Social movements, state federations, Bactrian organizations and sectors of Pyrrhonism were declared “December is hot” After identifying a series of powerful popular actions, marches and pots against the “adjustment and labor reform policies”, which he promoted Freedom advances. from The pink house They underestimate the threat: they do not believe the “mobilization power” of these sectors and remember that they will apply – as in all cases – the anti-sit-in protocol.

he Thursday, December 4th will be an important day. From 10 a.m., the main organizations that make up it Union of People’s Economic Workers (UTEP) -among them Evita Movement, Barrios de Pai, Movement of Excluded Workers (MTE), Class and Combat Movement (CCC)They will hold a meeting “Towards a plan of struggle” in Belgrano Square, located between 13th and 40th Streets in the city of La Plata.

Some points have already been agreed: The first proceedings will begin on December 9 or 10. They told the media from inside the country, “This day will be a day of struggle with all popular organizations, and it is a day whose characteristics we will announce in the coming days.” UTEP. according to Alejandro “Belocca” GramagoThe Secretary-General of the organization said, “The axis will address social issues, problems related to work, the food issue, and the development of drug trade and smuggling in the region.”

The Union of Popular Economy is currently preparing a document for public discussion that includes:“A historical review of the composition of the working class in Argentina and its various transformation processes”Diagnosing the current situation of workers in the popular economy – those close to them 8,800,000 people— and a series of proposals, including the establishment of The position of workers in the popular economydesigned as a tool to formalize work and institutionalize the sector.

On December 11th UTEP It will call for mobilization as previously announced by human rights organizations, which will launch a march starting at 4:30 p.m. Plaza de Mayo Within the framework of “International Human Rights Day,” with “the unity of struggles with memory.”

According to Alexander "wig" Gramano,
According to Alejandro “Belocca” Gramano, the focus of the protests will be “on social issues and labor-related problems.” UTEP Press

Center measures, which will be voted on next December 4 Which will be added to those who have already voted, will be Amba And many provincial capitals. The aim of the protests, as reported by Union of People’s Economic Workers (UTEP) “To adapt, low income, lack of social protection and progress in labor reform,” promoted by the government.

And also from UTEPthe Independent CTA, food, Free from the south, Areas in combat and peketero National Front, They stated that the start of the procedures was on Wednesday, November 26, in front of Minister of Labourin a full discussion of the increase in Vital and mobile minimum wages. There will be ongoing actions throughout December: Strikes, marches, strikes, camps, and popular pots under the slogan “The pots are empty” and sudden protests.

from Ministry of Homeland Security, Responsible for Alejandra Monteoleva The Buenos Aires government was decisive in responding to a query from this medium: Camping will not be allowed There is no long cutting in the arteries, just rotation of the shafts.

An important new element has been added to this social front: Justice Party (PJ)Which published a strongly worded statement entitled ““Yes to work, no to job insecurity at the IMF” In which he rejects government labor reforms and warns of the rapid deterioration of the labor market.

He met Esteban Castro
Esteban Castro met with CCC leaders who will carry the popular pots in La Matanza

Reference the UTEP Esteban “Gringo” Castro He returned to the center The social crisis and the lack of state containment. From popular neighborhoods, they warn of worsening hunger, the collapse of informal wages, and the absence of emergency policies. “Our sector is the most affected…what once was Supplementary social salary It is completely crushedCastro said information.

The social leader has warned of the regional impact of the amendment. “There is hunger, anger and hatred. December could be a hot month if we do not act quickly. When the state withdraws, marginalization and drug trafficking advance. We see this every day.”He warned.

from UTEP They confirm that it is updated The Minimum Living and Mobile Wage (SMVyM) and an immediate increase in the supplementary social wage “are essential conditions to avoid aggravation of social conflict”. Gramajo explained that the protest actions will also seek to highlight other shortcomings plaguing the sector: “We will focus on the freeze of the supplementary social salary, which has remained at 78,000 pesos since the government of Javier Miley took power.without even an update regarding the false inflationary process created by INDEC.

On December 4th
On December 4, the movements that make up the UTEP party will vote on strong measures against the government of Javier Miley (Photo: NA)

from Free from the southnational leader Silvia Saravia He added a critical look and confirmed that his organization would also be on the streets during December: “Attacks Javier Miley They are moving towards sectors that need the most assistance, such as retirees and people with disabilities. Now an amendment is added to the comprehensive allowance and family salary.”

reference Areas in combat He also warned that the draft 2026 budget eliminates the automatic updating of these benefits: “We will take to the streets to denounce this new aggression of the libertarian chainsaw“.

Finally, he offers an analysis of the geopolitical scope: “Mili W Sandra Petofilo -By a minister Human capital-They do the dirty job Donald Trump And to the economic sectors that do not want us to be a state with sovereign production and development. “We will continue to condemn the looting and destruction that comes with prioritizing financial fraud over health, education, and constitutional rights.”

Stock Photo - The demonstrators
Stock Photo – Piqueteros protesters holding a banner reading “No to the Payment of the External Debun, out of the IMF” REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

In parallel, Union Front It identified a series of concrete measures. food It already carried out a national strike a few days ago and announced that it would stop its activities again in a day Repair work In Congress. The union condemns that the government project “makes more flexible, liberates and destroys acquired rights,” and that it is part of the general adjustment of employment in the country..

the Independent CTAFor its part, it developed a combat plan that included joint protests with social movements, overlapping strikes, and presenting a public artistic counter-proposal. In this context, the protest organizers present a series of demands to the La Libertad Avanza government:

  • Salary recovery as a driver of economic revitalization.
  • Reducing working hours.
  • Protect monotributistas.
  • Clear rules for occupational health, mental health and digital cutting.
  • Workers’ participation in profits.
  • Coordinated actions between UTEP, CTA, ATE, Libres del Sur, regional movements and Peronist spaces.
Both CTAs analyze the measures
The CTA analyzes measures and alternatives for labor reform and the 2026 budget

A joint statement has been added to these definitions The two technical agreements on labor reform. Union representatives They rejected any amendment that would once again risk touching on points that Labor Justice had already declared unconstitutional under DNU 70/23. They also denounced the government’s desire to do so “The fragmentation and fragmentation of the labor movement under the pretext of modernization.”They warned that this attack is not separate from the official attempt to divide the opposition’s parliamentary representation.

Along these lines, they reaffirmed the need for conservation Unity and coordination strategy inside and outside CongressLet’s come together in a joint effort. “Unity for resistance and also to build the conditions necessary for victoryThe Centers announced that they will continue to strengthen resistance and mobilization initiatives in the streets, regions and workplaces, and that they will advance with various actors from the popular sphere in discussions towards a reform that includes the new needs and rights of workers, and not just the interests of large business groups.

Several dangerous marches ended
Several marches ended in serious incidents between demonstrators, including retirees, and security forces

Meanwhile, official sources confirmed that enhanced security operations are being prepared, with strict implementation of the sit-in prevention protocol.