ARGENTINIAN trade unions have called a 24-hour general strike against attacks on employment rights proposed by far-right President Javier Milei.

Tomorrow’s action by the members of the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) and the United Trade Union Front (FSU) will coincide with a parliamentary debate on the measures.

The unions said on Monday that they rejected what they called the government’s “arrogance” and maintained that the strike would demonstrate solidarity between workers and retired people, regardless of their union affiliation.

Mr Milei’s proposals include extending the working day to 12 continuous hours, changes in holiday regulations, limitations on sick leave and the creation of a fund to replace the traditional severance pay system. 

The proposed new law would also do away with the automatic extension of collective bargaining agreements and alter the order of precedence for agreements, prioritising company or regional deals over national collective bargaining.

The unions say demonstrations will be held on the day of the strike despite a heavy-handed police clampdown on demonstrations held to oppose the Bill last week.

The legislation has already received approval in the Senate.