Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT)

The Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT) is Argentina's largest labor union confederation. It represents a significant portion of the country's workforce and has historically played a crucial role in Argentine politics and labor relations. The CGT is currently newsworthy due to its legal challenge against President Javier Milei's labor reform, which was approved by Parliament in February. A judge granted the CGT's request for a preliminary injunction, temporarily suspending 82 out of 218 articles of the reform. This legal victory for the CGT represents a setback for Milei's administration and its efforts to modernize labor laws. The CGT's action highlights its continued influence and its willingness to use legal means to protect workers' rights and challenge government policies it deems detrimental to its members.