Argentina: Unions announce total train strike

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The Argentine people continue resisting the austerity measures imposed by Javier Milei’s government. On Thursday, February 5, the railway union La Fraternidad confirmed a 24‑hour nationwide train strike after rejecting proposals from Trenes Argentinos and Belgrano Cargas S.A. to restructure drivers’ salaries. Union leader Omar Maturano emphasized that they do not have mandatory arbitration with the government, reinforcing their decision to escalate industrial action. The strike is expected to halt passenger and cargo services across the country as unions defend workers’ rights against austerity policies.    #teleSUREnglish #Argentina #TrainStrike #Unions #LaFraternidad #JavierMilei #WorkersRights

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00:00And the Argentine people continue to defend their rights against the austerity measures imposed by Javier Mille's government.

00:06Next Thursday, February 5th, there will be a total train strike after unions announced they would not accept handouts.

00:14After their latest joint meeting, the La Fraternidad Railway Union announced that their industrial action would last 24 hours.

00:21In response to Trenes Argentinos and Belgrano Cargas SA's crude offer to restructure train driver salaries,

00:30La Fraternidad has decided to implement a plan of action beginning Thursday with a 24-hour general strike.

00:36For his part, the union's general secretary, Omar Maturano, said that they do not have mandatory arbitration with the government.

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