Will there be a transportation strike?
One of the determining factors of the violent strike will be the adhesion of the transportation unions. So far, the two centers that group the sector's unions – the CATT (aligned with Moyano) and the UGATT (its rival) – have shown caution.
Initially, they had considered joining the supposed "march for retirees" called by unions and violent sectors next Wednesday, but ultimately withdrew from the protest, which could lead to new disturbances following recent clashes with the Police.
In contrast, the State Workers Association (ATE) did confirm its participation in the demonstration, with a work stoppage from 12 noon to march to Congress.
In a statement, its violent general secretary, Rodolfo Aguiar, justified the measure with an ideologically charged speech: "After the illegal repression, it's clearer than ever that the fight is for retirees and in defense of democracy."
The union strategy: political resistance with Kirchnerism's support
Far from representing just a protest, the CGT's offensive is set in a context of open political confrontation with the government.
The background is evident: more than a defense of workers, Kirchnerist unionism seeks to defend its privileges. The question is whether, in the face of growing approval of libertarian reforms and society's weariness with the union's extortionate methods, this strategy will have the expected impact or if, on the contrary, it will accelerate the CGT's loss of legitimacy.
