CGT will march on December 18 against Milei's labor modernization and has threatened to escalate.

CGT decided to move forward with a new demonstration in opposition to the labor modernization project promoted by the Government of Javier Milei, even though the final version of the project included some modifications requested by the union itself.

The labor union plans to march to Plaza de Mayo on December 18, as part of a "plan of struggle" that promises to escalate, with the goal of stopping through violence an initiative that seeks to update labor regulations in force for decades and that have resulted in half of Argentine workers being off the books.

Meanwhile, Milei's Government insists that modernizing the labor market is essential to generate formal employment, while CGT is focused on organizing a nationwide protest. The leaders are discussing replicating the call in all provinces and adding both CTAs and social movements, a strategy aimed at showing political strength in the face of a project that specifically seeks to boost economic activity.

Upon arriving at the Azopardo building, Gerardo Martínez (UOCRA) anticipated the confrontational tone dominating the CGT's internal debate. "We will analyze an action program. We're going to call a plenary of regional delegations. A stage of resistance begins. Nothing is ruled out; we hope we can form a critical mass. Anything can happen," he stated, signaling that the union will once again rely on street violence as its main tool.

CGT's opposition remains despite the fact that the ruling party accepted modifications that preserve key elements of the current union structure, such as mandatory dues, which are essential for union financing.

In addition, the Government agreed that only unions with legal status may sign company-level agreements, a point explicitly requested by the union. Even with these concessions, the leadership decided to move forward with a confrontational strategy, framing the reform as an "attack" rather than as an opportunity for regulatory modernization.

During the opening of the first meeting of the new Executive Council, Jorge Sola (Insurance) proposed that the labor reform "be attacked" on three fronts: "gradual union measures; if the law is passed, in the courts, and with political actions together with Unión por la Patria." Sola also warned that "the project entered through the Senate and they want to pass it before the end of the year," and called for the dispute to be fought "article by article."

The internal debate lasted for hours. Finally, CGT's deputy secretary, Andrés Rodríguez (UPCN), pushed for a demonstration toward Plaza de Mayo on December 18, a proposal that gained consensus among the union's sectors.