Argentina: Unionized workers to hold 48-hour public transport strike in the Tucuman province 0001 Jan. 22

Event

Unionized public transport workers affiliated with the Tramway Automobile Union (Union Tranviarios Automotor, UTA) plan to hold a 48-hour strike in the Tucuman province, starting 0001 Jan. 22. The purpose of the labor action is to demand that delayed transport worker salaries be paid immediately.
The strike will affect public bus transportation throughout the province.

The reduced availability of bus services is likely to cause major transport disruptions. Demand for alternative transport, such as taxis and app-based ride-hailing services, could increase during the labor action. Striking drivers may picket or hold protests during the strike, especially on major thoroughfares, though no associated actions have been confirmed as yet. Any protests that materialize will likely exacerbate congestion during peak traffic hours.

Advice

Avoid all protests as standard security precaution should they materialize. Arrange alternative transport and confirm rental car and taxi reservations. Allow additional time for travel in the Tucuman province Jan. 22-24.