Opposition CGT leader Hugo Moyano has praised the general strike staged today by the Azopardo CGT, the Blue and White CGT and Pablo Micheli’s CTA, and warned that similar measures will be taken if the government does not respond to unionist’s claims.
“The government has to summon unions to dialogue, to fix the income tax problem. If not, if necessary, we are going to continue with these measures, the same ones that have historically preserved workers rights,” Moyano said during a press conference held together with union leaders Luis Barrionuevo and Pablo Micheli.
A nationwide 24-hour strike led by opposition transport workers unions took effect today from 12:01am. The lack of public transportation and early road blocks led by leftist parties today paralyzed the City.
Moyano considered the strike to be historical and stressed its success shows the differences between the government and workers interests.
“This strike has been very important; it will enter our country’s history. It clearly showed there is a discomfort towards the government’s policies,” he said.
Micheli echoed Moyano’s comments and questioned what he considered increasing job precariousness.
“It is a shame the President says there is only a 5 percent poverty rate in the country. She should return the FAO award she received,” said Micheli, in reference to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) award given to Argentina for its fight against hunger.
Source: Buenos Aires Herald