Transport Strike to paralyze Argentina in repudiation of taxation reforms - May 6, 2024

[Wally]

Beware there is a huge transport strike scheduled for May 6.

Transport strike to paralyze Argentina in repudiation of taxation reforms

As President Javier Milei's chainsaw economic policies begin to take shape following the approval at the Lower House of a series of reforms, many of the sectors to be affected by these changes announced Tuesday in Buenos Aires a nationwide air, land, and maritime transport strike for May 6.

en.mercopress.com

 

[Shoemaker]

Beware there is a huge transport strike scheduled for May 6.

Transport strike to paralyze Argentina in repudiation of taxation reforms

As President Javier Milei's chainsaw economic policies begin to take shape following the approval at the Lower House of a series of reforms, many of the sectors to be affected by these changes announced Tuesday in Buenos Aires a nationwide air, land, and maritime transport strike for May 6.

en.mercopress.com

I think things like this will become common in 2024 and also 2025. It's part of the reason I want to leave Argentina. I can't see a scenario where social unrest does not rear it's ugly head with so much poverty and prices being so high. Utilities are all skyrocketing. Before I never cared about lights but my electricity bill just went up about 350%! There is no turning back to the crazy low prices we had in the past.

Those days are never coming back.

 

[Vince]

I do think the artificially low prices are probably gone. I never see healthcare and other things being as cheap as they once were.

 

[Larry]

Several friends have had to drop their healthcare plans. First time in their lives here in Argentina they had to do that. Many can't afford to buy beef anymore. Things will get ugly as this continues. Many businesses will go out of business this year. More employees will lose their jobs. More protests are coming. Not looking good.

 

[Avocado]

I think things like this will become common in 2024 and also 2025. It's part of the reason I want to leave Argentina. I can't see a scenario where social unrest does not rear it's ugly head with so much poverty and prices being so high. Utilities are all skyrocketing. Before I never cared about lights but my electricity bill just went up about 350%! There is no turning back to the crazy low prices we had in the past.

Those days are never coming back.

You correct. All the people in Argentina angry. All I talk to now very frustrated. Some people that voted for Milei now admit they wrong. All the people struggling now. No one can afford healthcare. Electric and gas bills go up. Water. All the things. We will see more and more protests. Things will be very bad.

 

[Flamingo]

I do think the artificially low prices are probably gone. I never see healthcare and other things being as cheap as they once were.

I hope that you are wrong but fear that you are right.

 

[Digital Nomad]

Yikes. I hate when they have transportation strikes. Hope these things aren't common now.

 

[Betsy Ross]

No one likes these strikes. Not even the workers that strike. I hope we don't go back to there days of constant protests.

 

[Jenn]

Do these happen often?

 

[tyler33]

Lately, the strike have become a habit; this time, it's due to income tax issues. But what about tomorrow? And what about the people, the workers who must commute to their jobs every day using public transportation? They're forced to seek more expensive alternatives like Uber or taxis on those days. This is a significant inconvenience and puts people in a very bad mood.

Massive transport strike called for May 6: No trains, underground, planes or ports

Walkout was called by the CATT Argentine Confederation of Transport Workers and will affect nearly all forms of transport.

www.batimes.com.ar

 

[Sunny]

Do these happen often?

Yes, since the new government was elected. In the previous four years, none of that happened.

 

[chester]

Good News!

Politics - Finally, the CATT announced that on Monday there will be assemblies but no transport strikes - Infobae

Finally, the CATT announced that on Monday there will be assemblies but no transport strikes - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/sociedad/2024/05/02/finalmente-la-catt-anuncio-que-el-lunes-habra-asambleas-pero-no-paros-en-el-transporte/ May 02, 2024 Juan Carlos Schmid had announced a...

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[Sunny]

Good News!

Politics - Finally, the CATT announced that on Monday there will be assemblies but no transport strikes - Infobae

Finally, the CATT announced that on Monday there will be assemblies but no transport strikes - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/sociedad/2024/05/02/finalmente-la-catt-anuncio-que-el-lunes-habra-asambleas-pero-no-paros-en-el-transporte/ May 02, 2024 Juan Carlos Schmid had announced a...

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👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 😊

 

[stm79]

I think we won't know until the last moment. 🤦‍♂️

Politics - The fight broke out in transport unionism: despite the announcement by the head of the CATT, 10 unions said they will stop on Monday - Infobae

The fight broke out in transport unionism: despite the announcement by the head of the CATT, 10 unions said they will stop on Monday - Infobae Source...

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[aleks]

The chaos continues, and a national strike has been decreed for Thursday.

Unions ramp up protests against Milei’s labour reforms

Workers' assemblies complicate transport in and around Buenos Aires, with social groups set to demonstrate on Tuesday and the CGT's nationwide strike scheduled for Thursday.

www.batimes.com.ar

 

[Avocado]

The chaos continues, and a national strike has been decreed for Thursday.

Unions ramp up protests against Milei’s labour reforms

Workers' assemblies complicate transport in and around Buenos Aires, with social groups set to demonstrate on Tuesday and the CGT's nationwide strike scheduled for Thursday.

www.batimes.com.ar

When you give people no option they must strike.

 

[Uncle Wong]

Do these things get violent? I see that Aerolineas Argentina said this.

Aerolíneas Argentinas repudió la amenaza de los gremios aeronáuticos: “La violencia no es el camino”

A través de un comunicado, la compañía aérea resaltó que “es inadmisible y escapa a los valores de la democracia” la advertencia que la Asociación del Personal Aeronáutico hizo sobre un posible “escrache” a los senadores que voten a favor de la Ley Bases

www.infobae.com

 

[Floripa]

Do these things get violent? I see that Aerolineas Argentina said this.

Aerolíneas Argentinas repudió la amenaza de los gremios aeronáuticos: “La violencia no es el camino”

A través de un comunicado, la compañía aérea resaltó que “es inadmisible y escapa a los valores de la democracia” la advertencia que la Asociación del Personal Aeronáutico hizo sobre un posible “escrache” a los senadores que voten a favor de la Ley Bases

www.infobae.com

Aerolineas Argentina needs to get privatized ASAP. Saw this on X.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1787613754974146844

 

[Avocado]

More protests coming soon.

Unions ramp up protests against Milei’s labour reforms

Workers' assemblies complicate transport in and around Buenos Aires, with social groups set to demonstrate on Tuesday and the CGT's nationwide strike scheduled for Thursday.

www.batimes.com.ar

 

[Ema]

Confirmed the national strike this Thursday 09, this has never happened before, right? strikes and mobilizations every week.

Politics - Transport, banks and services: all activities that will be paralyzed on Thursday due to the protest against the Government - Infobae

Transport, banks and services: all activities that will be paralyzed on Thursday due to the protest against the Government - Infobae Source...

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