Franco Boczkowski, general secretary of UEPC Capital, warned that the protest is part of a provincial day of action. He also anticipated that they could intensify the measures in the coming days. This increases tension in a context where society is adjusting based on the principle of budgetary restraint and state resources are limited.
Downtown business owners question whether these union actions end up affecting their daily revenue. They also criticize the prioritization of union demands over the right to work and move freely. "We are always the ones who pay the price," said an outraged business owner.
UEPC is once again blocking the streets of Córdoba with a march that will begin this Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at Maipú 30. The route will reach the Government House and will affect traffic during one of the most complicated times of the day. Thousands of Córdoba residents will have to endure delays due to the union protest.
The teachers' union is demanding the reopening of collective bargaining, arguing that salaries have fallen behind inflation. They claim that the price increase exceeds 16% and that the provincial government has failed to honor previous agreements. However, the protest translates into blockades, chaos, and complications for business owners and drivers.
The police recommend avoiding the downtown area during the afternoon due to the planned disruptions.Maipú, 27 de Abril streets, and surrounding areas will be overwhelmed. Meanwhile, residents are expressing their discomfort because strikes and demonstrations have become commonplace in the city.
Los vecinos expresan su malestar porque los paros y movilizaciones se han vuelto moneda corriente en la ciudad.
The hidden cost of protests
Each salary increase demanded by the union places a greater burden on public finances. In the midst of a local government crisis due to a lack of adjustment, taxpayers bear the cost of these updates. The provincial government faces a dilemma: give in to pressure or maintain the wastefulness in political appointments.
El Gobierno provincial enfrenta un dilema: ceder a la presión o sostener el despilfarro en cargos políticos.
Social fatigue in the face of union pressure
For many Córdoba residents, these demonstrations are an abuse that violate basic rights such as freedom of movement. On social media, complaints against the teachers' union movement continue to grow. Several users have called for sanctions against the unions for blocking the city time and again.
Civil organizations are demanding that protests be regulated to prevent the collapse of commercial areas. They argue that the right to strike can't become a privilege that affects all of society. "We can't live in a country held hostage by blockades," summarized a neighborhood leader.
Meanwhile, uncertainty is growing. UEPC promises to remain in the streets until collective bargaining is reopened, although the executive branch has not shown any signs of giving in. The conflict foreshadows more chaos in Córdoba if there is no change in union strategy or a firm response from the state.
