The CGT Azopardo union controlled by Hugo Moyano has called for a general strike to take place before December 15 across the country, following the government’s refusal to consider a change in the income tax floor.
The secretary-general of the Dredgers’ union, Juan Carlos Schmid, confirmed the planned industrial action following a meeting today of the leading figures of the Moyano grouping.
Schmid added that the strike would take place between December 9 and 12, while warning that the union would call on other organisations to join them in the stoppage.
Representatives of diverse transport sectors had earlier announced their intention to down tools for 24 hours during the first two weeks of December.
Although transport unions refused to confirm whether they would align their stoppage with industrial action from the dissident CGT and CTA confederations, the strike is expected to take place on Thursday December 11.
Aside from the protest, the unions announced that, following the government refusal to exempt christmas bonuses from income tax and to encourage the payment of further end-of-year bonuses, holiday service on christmas and New Year’s day would be withdrawn if their demands were not met.
Audiences with the Moyano CGT and the government-aligned CGT led by Antonio Caló, as well as with the CTA factions of Micheli and Hugo Yasky were also requested by transport representatives.
The strike will hit train, aeroplane, bus and ship services.
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