BUENOS AIRES, Feb 20 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Argentina's main labour unions started a nationwide 24-hour strike on Thursday in protest against a labour reform bill under debate in the Chamber of Deputies, after it was approved by the Senate on Feb. 12, reported Xinhua.
The strike, led by the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) and joined by transport, commercial, public sector and aviation unions, began at midnight local time.
Aerolineas Argentinas announced the cancellation of 255 flights, affecting some 31,000 passengers.
Labour unions argue that the proposed labour modernisation bill is regressive and will undermine workers' rights and increase job insecurity.
Key concerns include potential changes to severance pay calculations and new rules for salary payments during medical leave.
The strike marks the fourth national strike organised by the CGT against the government of Argentine President Javier Milei since he took office in December 2023.
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