Argentina: Unionized university professors hold a 48-hour nationwide strike, Oct. 13-14

Event

University professors affiliated with several unions, including the National Federation of University Professors, Researchers and Creators (Federacion Nacional de Docentes, Investigadores y Creadores Universitarios, CONADU), plan to hold a 48-hour nationwide strike in Argentina, Oct. 13-14, to demand salary negotiations with government representatives.

Activists are likely to hold protests in several cities. One confirmed demonstration will take place in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires, between 09:00-17:00 Oct. 13. Other protests are likely in cities such as Rosario, Cordoba, and Mendoza, near government offices and outside of public universities.

Localized disruptions associated with the protests are likely. Heightened security near government buildings is possible.

Advice

Avoid all protests to mitigate disruptions. Heed the instructions of the authorities.