Argentina: Metro strike canceled in Buenos Aires March 21 /update 1

Event

Metro workers have suspended a strike originally planned for Wednesday, March 21, in Buenos Aires; metro trains are scheduled to run on a normal schedule. The decision to cancel the strike was made after a meeting was scheduled for Wednesday at 12:00 (local time) by the Undersecretary of Labor in Buenos Aires to develop a schedule of inspections on trains reported to have asbestos. It is possible that the strike will be held at a later date if an agreement is not reached.

Context

The workers are striking to protest the presence of asbestos in the city's metro.

Advice

Individuals in Buenos Aires area are advised to monitor developments to the situation and check the status of metro service here.