Argentina’s parliament in favour of ratifying C19023 November, 2020Argentina is one step closer to becoming the third country in the world after Uruguay and Fiji to adopt ILO Convention 190 on the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work, after the Chamber of Deputies approved a bill for ratification.
Latin American workers demonstrate the strength of the paper sector 7 November, 2023Over 80 pulp and paper workers from Latin America and the Caribbean recently met in Brazil to determine the next steps in the project run by IndustriALL and Belgian union federation ACV-CSC BIE, aimed at strengthening the sector’s union networks.
Argentinian unions bring country to a standstill in defence of labour rights14 May, 2024Together with other workers in the country, IndustriALL affiliates in Argentina staged an extraordinary national work stoppage on 9 May, protesting against the government and employers who are promoting the removal of established labour and social rights.
Textiles is the sector most threatened by precarious work in Argentina23 May, 2013A well-attended workshop for Argentinean affiliates on precarious work was held on 17 May. It examined the situation of workers in various industrial sectors.
Argentinian unions mobilize to mark Mexico days of action28 February, 2013Unions of IndustriALL Global Union’s affiliate council in Argentina demonstrated on 22 February at the Mexican Embassy in Buenos Aires.
Argentina’s unions strike against Milei's economic reforms29 January, 2024IndustriALL affiliates in Argentina held a general strike on 24 January in protest of the economic reforms proposed by far-right president Javier Milei. Unions worldwide supported the strike and called for solidarity.
Unions in Argentina condemn reform bill with major impact on workers19 June, 2024Unions in Argentina condemn the Senate’s passing of the reform bill, which they say will undermine sovereignty, roll back labour rights and leave future generations without prospects.
The fight for ratification of C190 must continue20 June, 2024June marks five years since the adoption of the International Labour Organization’s Convention (ILO C190) to end violence and harassment in the workplace. This landmark Convention presents a significant opportunity for unions to advance their fight against gender-based violence, and IndustriALL and its affiliates are campaigning vigorously for its ratification.
A call to action and show of global solidarity for workers in Argentina21 March, 2025Affiliates of IndustriALL Global Union from across Latin America have expressed their strong support for workers in Argentina in light of the policies being introduced by Javier Milei's government. These policies will have an impact on workers both in Argentina and across Latin America and the world.
Argentinean industrial unions create industrial confederation19 July, 2012Industrial trade unions in Argentina representing workers in the mechanical engineering, metalworking, construction and textile sectors have formed the Confederation of Industrial Trade Unions of Argentina (Confederación de Sindicatos Industriales de la Republica Argentina).
