UPDATE: In Argentina, a judge partially suspends the labor reform of ultraliberal President Javier Milei
Sources confirm that the following story has emerged from the international scene.
Argentine President Javier Milei speaks at Yeshiva University, in Manhattan, in New York (United States), March 9, 2026. DAVID DEE DELGADO / REUTERS An Argentine judge partially suspended, Monday March 30, the labor reform carried out by the president, the ultraliberal Javier Milei, and validated by Parliament in February, following an appeal filed by the main trade union center, according to the decision obtained by Agence France-Presse (AFP). The General Confederation of Labor (CGT) of the Argentine Republic, which considers this law to be unconstitutional, filed this appeal a few days after the approval of the reform which had sparked demonstrations and a general strike. The magistrate ordered the provisional suspension of around 80 articles, out of the more than 200 contained in the law, until the merits of the case are decided. Among the suspended articles are the classification of platform workers as self-employed, the removal of the principle which recommends that in case of doubt justice rules in favor of the worker, modifications to strikes and the repeal of the law on teleworking. Read also | Article reserved for our subscribers In Argentina, Javier Milei tries his hand at negotiation to reform labor law Read later Momentum of deregulation “With the pronouncement of this precautionary measure, the two parties [l’Etat et la CGT] will endeavor to reach a final decision as soon as possible and with respect for social peace,” wrote Judge Raul Ojeda in his decision. The CGT argues that the regulation is unconstitutional because it undermines fundamental principles, such as progressive work, freedom of association and the worker protection system. The adoption of this law represented a major political victory for Mr. Milei in his drive for deregulation. For the executive, it must make it possible to boost employment by offering companies flexibility, predictability, clear rules, and by putting an end to excessive judicialization in the world of work. Its promulgation took place against a backdrop of losses of nearly 300,000 jobs between private and public for two years, under the effect of a fall in activity and budgetary austerity, which allowed the deceleration of inflation. Read also | Article reserved for our subscribers In Argentina, the massive destruction of jobs in local industry could be accentuated by the EU-Mercosur agreement Read later Le Monde with AFP
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