Tag: National Strike

Colombians Continue National Strike in Defense of Their Labor Rights
The mobilization seeks to pressure Congress to guarantee workers’ rights, said a SintraONGS spokesperson. On Thursday, Colombians continued their two-day national strike in support of a popular referendum on labor reform promoted by President Gustavo Petro. RELATED: Colombians Launch 48-Hour National Strike in Support of Labor Reform Referendum In Bogota, workers, and students gathered in […]
May 29, 2025

Colombians Launch 48-Hour National Strike in Support of Labor Reform Referendum
On May 14, the Senate rejected the labor reform referendum by a vote of 49 against and 47 in favor. On Wednesday, the Central Unitaria de Trabajadores (CUT) and other Colombian social movements began a 48-hour national strike in support of a popular referendum on labor reform promoted by President Gustavo Petro. RELATED: Cartagena de […]
May 28, 2025

Chileans Hold a National Strike
The protest aims to express Chileans’ discontent and push for real development that benefits the entire population. On Thursday, the Central Unitary Workers’ Union (CUT) will hold a nationwide demonstration to demand better working conditions and an improved quality of life for the population. RELATED: Chile Releases Telesur Producer After Arbitrary Arrest During Student March […]
April 3, 2025

Argentine Universities Begin 24-Hour Strike
Currently, 70 percent of professors and administrative staff earn salaries below the poverty line. On Thursday, the National Interuniversity Council (CIN), professors’ and workers’ unions, and student organizations will hold a 24-hour strike in defense of Argentina’s public universities. RELATED: SouthCom Gen. Richardson Meets with Latin American Defense Ministers in Argentina Besides demanding salary increases […]
October 17, 2024

Argentine Teachers and Professors Begin National Strike
On Thursday, Argentine teachers and professors began a nationwide strike to demand better salaries and working conditions from President Javier Milei. RELATED: Argentine Public Media’s Websites and Social Networks Suspended “The conflict is far from being resolved as the central budgetary issue of Argentina, which is the salaries of teachers and administrative staff of the universities, […]
May 24, 2024

Teachers Guild Calls for Strike Next May 23
On Monday, the Teachers’ Union of Argentina, called a national strike for next Thursday, May 23, in response to the immobility of negotiations for labor improvements with the Milei government. RELATED: Spain to Respond With Dignity to Argentine President: Sanchez The strike will be the third during Milei’s term and will seek wage recomposition and […]