The upcoming protest by powerful transport unions against Javier Milei’s government has sparked a heated dispute over the leadership of the CATT confederation. This conflict will be evident in the actual impact of the protest, which is set to disrupt various services.
The internal conflict escalated with the release of two conflicting statements on Thursday regarding the planned protest for Monday. The CGT general strike scheduled for May 9 added to the tension. The CATT leadership, in a statement signed by Sergio Sasia, sought to downplay the effects of the protest by stating that there would not be a full strike, only assembly meetings between 9 and 11 in the morning.
However, this statement was contradicted by the most influential unions within the CATT, led by the Moyano truckers. They issued a separate statement indicating that there would be assemblies from 8 to 11 in the morning with a halt in activities. This decision will disrupt services across various sectors represented by the unions within the Confederation.
The decision to interrupt services for three hours will impact cargo, air, maritime, and port transportation, as well as subways and taxis. Certain services like railways and buses will not be affected, as some unions are not part of the CATT and have alternative confederations.
The protest is a response to labor policies within Bases Law passed by Deputies and reversal of Income Tax exemption for workers. Unions argue that these changes will result in significant salary loss for transport workers. The forceful measure aims to challenge these policy changes and protect their interests in transportation sector