"The Senate approved the so-called labour modernization law on Friday with 42 votes in favour, 28 against and two abstentions, handing the libertarian president one of his most significant legislative wins. Milei's administration argues the changes will spur investment and create formal jobs, while labour unions contend they weaken worker protections."
"The bill has brought thousands of people onto the streets over the past two weeks in protest against what they see as a rollback of their labour rights. Two protests outside parliament ended in clashes between the police and protesters, but a third on Friday saw only minor disturbances."
"Unions also object to new limits on the right to strike that require essential services to maintain minimum operations during work stoppages. Supporters, meanwhile, argue that the changes are essential to boost productivity, attract foreign investment and limit labour lawsuits."
Argentina's Senate passed labour modernization reforms with 42 votes in favour, marking a significant legislative victory for President Javier Milei. The changes relax hiring rules, extend standard workdays from eight to twelve hours, impose new limits on strike rights requiring essential services to maintain minimum operations, and introduce tax incentives for hiring. The government argues these reforms will spur investment and create formal jobs, while labour unions contend they weaken worker protections and facilitate wrongful termination. The legislation prompted thousands of protesters to demonstrate against the austerity policies, resulting in clashes with police. Public opinion remains divided, with 48.6 percent supporting and 45.2 percent opposing the reforms.
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