17 Jul 2023 | 09:33 PM UTC
Argentina: Unionized subway workers to strike in Buenos Aires 10:00-13:00 July 19
Unionized subway workers to strike on all lines in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 10:00-13:00 July 19. Public transport disruptions likely.
Event
Members of the Association of Subway and Premetro Workers (Asociacion Gremial de Trabajadores del Subte y Premetro, AGTSyP) plan to strike 10:00-13:00 July 19. The labor action will affect all lines of the Buenos Aires Subway, as well as the city's PreMetro (tram) system. The purpose of the action is to demand a shorter work week.
Increased demand for alternative means of transport is likely during the work stoppage. Disruptions could begin impacting subway services before the strike begins and extend for several hours after it ends.
Advice
Plan accordingly for subway and tram service disruptions July 19. Allow additional time for ground transport in Buenos Aires. Consider alternative modes of transportation for time-sensitive travel.
