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Feb 2024
15:57 UTC
Argentina Tactical: Unionized railway workers to carry out 24-hour nationwide strike on February 21; allot for disruptions
Current Situation
- La Fraternidad, a labor union that represents railway workers in Argentina, called for a 24-hour nationwide strike impacting all passenger and freight railway transport, commencing from 00:00 (local time) on February 21.
- The strike is being called to demand an increase in wages for the sector amid increasing inflation impacting the purchasing power of workers. Representatives of the union have raised concerns over the alleged lack of parity discussions with the government, especially pertaining with salary negotiations.
- In 2023, La Fraternidad carried out an associated nationwide strike on June 15, completely halting services of the Trenes Argentinos, group of state-owned railway enterprises, for the duration of the strike. Similar demands over an increase in wages at par with inflation rates, were made during the strike.
Assessments & Forecast
- Based on the union’s mobilizational capabilities, coupled with the precedent of LF-organized strikes over the same demands in the past including the June 15 strike, the slated labor action is likely to be widely adhered to, prompting significant disruptions to passenger and cargo rail services nationwide on February 21.
- Consequently, alternative modes of transportation, such as taxis, buses, and rental services, are likely to be overcrowded, while traffic will likely be heavier than usual, especially for inter-provincial road travel.
- While no associated protests have been announced as of writing, spontaneous pickets by unionized railway workers are liable in the vicinity of stations including Terminal Retiro and the Ministerio de Transporte in Buenos Aires, Estacion Rosario Central in Rosario, Santa Fe, and at Estacion de Cordoba, Cordoba. Potential protests and demonstrations will likely draw a turnout in the high-dozens and transpire peacefully.
Recommendations
- Those operating or residing in Argentina on February 21 are advised to allot for disruptions to train services due to slated 24-hour labor action.
- Allot for disruptions to supply chains due to disruptions to rail-based freight transport services.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Low
AFFECTED AREA
Argentina
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation
- La Fraternidad, a labor union that represents railway workers in Argentina, called for a 24-hour nationwide strike impacting all passenger and freight railway transport, commencing from 00:00 (local time) on February 21.
- The strike is being called to demand an increase in wages for the sector amid increasing inflation impacting the purchasing power of workers. Representatives of the union have raised concerns over the alleged lack of parity discussions with the government, especially pertaining with salary negotiations.
- In 2023, La Fraternidad carried out an associated nationwide strike on June 15, completely halting services of the Trenes Argentinos, group of state-owned railway enterprises, for the duration of the strike. Similar demands over an increase in wages at par with inflation rates, were made during the strike.
Assessments & Forecast
- Based on the union’s mobilizational capabilities, coupled with the precedent of LF-organized strikes over the same demands in the past including the June 15 strike, the slated labor action is likely to be widely adhered to, prompting significant disruptions to passenger and cargo rail services nationwide on February 21.
- Consequently, alternative modes of transportation, such as taxis, buses, and rental services, are likely to be overcrowded, while traffic will likely be heavier than usual, especially for inter-provincial road travel.
- While no associated protests have been announced as of writing, spontaneous pickets by unionized railway workers are liable in the vicinity of stations including Terminal Retiro and the Ministerio de Transporte in Buenos Aires, Estacion Rosario Central in Rosario, Santa Fe, and at Estacion de Cordoba, Cordoba. Potential protests and demonstrations will likely draw a turnout in the high-dozens and transpire peacefully.
Recommendations
- Those operating or residing in Argentina on February 21 are advised to allot for disruptions to train services due to slated 24-hour labor action.
- Allot for disruptions to supply chains due to disruptions to rail-based freight transport services.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Low
AFFECTED AREA
Argentina
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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