07 Feb 2024 | 03:12 PM UTC
Argentina: Unionized bus workers plan to strike across parts of the country Feb. 8
Unionized bus workers plan strike across several parts of Argentina Feb. 8. Labor action will not affect the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area.
Unionized bus drivers represented by the Automotive Transport Union (Union Tranviarios Automotor, UTA) have announced plans to strike across Argentina on Feb. 8. The 24-hour labor action will begin 00:01 and is likely to cause disruptions to the public transportation system in multiple urban centers. However, the strike will not affect the Metropolitan Region of Buenos Aires, as the union recently reached a deal with local officials.
The announcement of the strike comes after UTA failed to reach an agreement with the Argentine Federation of Automotive Passenger Transporters (Federacion Argentina de Transportadores por Automotor de Pasajeros, FATAP) on Feb. 6. The purpose of the action is to demand higher pay.
Related protests are possible, though none have yet been confirmed; low-level skirmishes cannot be ruled out during any protest. Demonstrations could result in localized disruptions. The strike will likely result in increased traffic congestion and higher demand for alternative means of transport.
Check local media sources for up-to-date information on the strike. Allow extra time to reach destinations and consider alternative transport options to mitigate travel disruptions if operating in affected areas on Feb. 8. Avoid all protests that may materialize. Heed all official directives.
