Argentina: Unionized healthcare workers planning nationwide demonstrations May 20-21, strikes May 22-24 to demand wage increases

Unionized healthcare workers affiliated with the Federation of Health Workers Associations of Argentina (Federacion de Asociaciones de Trabajadores de la Sanidad de Argentina, FATSA) are planning demonstrations in front of healthcare centers nationwide May 20-21 to demand higher wages. The workers will also hold strikes of two hours per shift May 22, three hours per shift May 23, and four hours per shift May 24.

Demonstrations are likely to accompany rolling strikes May 22-24. Heightened security, as well as localized transit and business disruptions, are likely near protest sites. Disruptions to non-essential medical services are possible.