Argentina: Unionized professors to stage nationwide 48-hour strike Jun 7-8

Event

Unionized professors affiliated with the Historic National Federation of University Teachers, Researchers, and Inventors (Federacion Nacional de Docentes, Investigadores y Creadores Universitarios Historica, CONADU) plan to stage a 48-hour strike at public universities throughout Argentina June 7-8. The purpose of the action is to press the government to fulfill the union's demands, which include increasing salaries commensurate with inflation and eliminating the income tax on teachers' earnings.

Although organizers have announced no specific plans for such gatherings, striking workers could hold demonstrations and street marches as part of the labor action. Authorities will almost certainly deploy increased security near any such protests that may materialize; localized transport and business disruptions are possible near demonstration locations.

Advice

Reconfirm all business appointments at public universities for June 7-8. Avoid any protests that may materialize; allow extra time to reach destinations near demonstration locations.