News of labour

Argentina added to list of world’s worst countries for workers’ rights

01-06-2026 12:19 Repression of workers' rights has deepened around the globe, even in "stable" countries, says world's largest trade union organisation; Argentina added to ITUC’s list of 10 worst countries for workers' rights, alongside nations like Belarus, Egypt, Tunisia and Turkey.

The UK founders in choppy waters

16-05-2026 05:47 Less than two years ago, the Conservatives, then led by Rishi Sunak, were booted out of office. Now it is the turn of Labour, which has just suffered what Barack Obama would describe as an almighty “shellacking” in a host of municipal elections.

by James Neilson

Giant guitar of trees serves as tribute to eternal love

16-04-2026 10:55 In the middle of the pampas, near General Levalle in the south of Córdoba Province, lies a giant guitar of trees. A labour of love created by the late Pedro Martín Ureta in memory of his departed wife, Graciela Yraizoz, the Estancia La Guitarra de Árboles began to take shape in 1979 can only truly be experienced from the air.

Judge partially suspends Milei's labour reform after CGT appeal

30-03-2026 15:18 Labour court judge Raúl Ojeda suspends around 40% of articles from Milei’s labour reform following CGT filing.

Unions challenge Milei's flagship labour reform in court

02-03-2026 23:36 CGT launches constitutional challenge to President Javier Milei's flagship labour reform, three days after it was adopted.

Milei to reveal second-half agenda in key Congress speech

01-03-2026 13:49 La Libertad Avanza leader will map the next phase of reforms for his libertarian project at around 9pm local time in a speech opening this year's normal sessions of Congress.

Dealing with taxes, eliminating the PASO primaries – Milei’s agenda for coming months

25-02-2026 13:01 La Libertad Avanza believes that there is more than enough margin to continue implementing changes which they describe as “structural.”

Milei government eyes criminal and labour reform in key week

23-02-2026 18:07 Reform of Juvenile Penal Code, Milei’s administration’s labour modernisation bill and the ratification of the EU-Mercosur agreement are the priorities at the close of extraordinary Congress sessions.

Milei's labour reform bill clears lower house, advances to Senate

20-02-2026 00:56 Lower house approves labour reform after stormy session; Bill heads to Senate following nationwide protests and CGT general strike.

Strike pauses nation but fails to stop Milei's labour reform in lower house

19-02-2026 23:57 Lawmakers in lower house vote in favour of President Milei's flagship labour reform bill; National strike and protests fail to stop reform push.

General strike begins: Protest against Milei's labour reforms underway

19-02-2026 01:38 CGT-led general strike against Milei's labour reform; Union leaders aiming to "paralyse" the country; No buses, trains, flights or underground trains in response to lower house debate.

Milei government warns journalists about ‘risk’ of covering protests

18-02-2026 23:05 Security Ministry issues warning that “with the aim of reducing situations of risk, [the press] is recommended to avoid positioning themselves between possible hotspots of violence and the security forces."

Key week in Congress as Milei’s labour reform reaches lower house

16-02-2026 18:25 Milei government seeking committee approval for labour modernisation bill on Wednesday, with debate set for Thursday – the same day the CGT plans a general strike.

Molotov cocktails and circumstantial majorities

14-02-2026 06:12 The arts of politics the President despises once again gives his government political momentum, as it did during its first year. Once again, they have a chance to keep the ball rolling, but the secret is to keep the president’s mouth (relatively) shut in order not to pick a fight with its allies.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Milei’s labour reform: Company bargaining, severance caps and ‘hour banks’

13-02-2026 06:59 President Javier Milei's labour reform package has cleared the Senate and now goes to the lower house Chamber of Deputies; Ruling party conceded on key points to ensure its passage – what's still in the modernisation bill and what are its key points?

Senators pass Milei’s labour reform in key first step

12-02-2026 11:51 Reform aims to lower employers’ costs, encourage hiring, ease severance obligations and redefine collective bargaining agreements. It also reduces domestic taxes on cars, mobile phones and rental properties.

Tear gas, firebombs mar protests over government's labour reform

11-02-2026 17:44 Protests during Senate debate over Milei government's labour reforms; Police and security forces fire tear gas and use water cannon to disperse demonstrators outside Congress.

Milei eyes labour reform as extraordinary sessions of Congress kick off

03-02-2026 09:18 Also up for discussion will be bills linked to the Juvenile Penal Code, amending régime for glacier preservation and free-trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union.

Key reforms up for debate as Milei begins Congress push

18-12-2025 15:48 Lawmakers open debate on Milei’s 2026 Budget bill, a labour reform package and controversial changes to the National Glaciers Law.

Milei begins labour reform battle, sends bill to Congress

11-12-2025 10:42 President returns from Norway trip and inks text of sweeping labour reform bill; Proposals, which are likely to face resistance from unions, will be discussed first by Senate.