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Bus passengers face another day of disrupted services as negotiations between the Union Tranviarios Automotor (UTA) and the government have collapsed, leading to a 24-hour strike that began on Tuesday. Over 300 bus lines in the AMBA and throughout the country are affected[1].
A UTA leader confirmed the strike, stating that there's no room for negotiation[1]. The Transport Secretariat, on the other hand, deemed the strike as extortive for UTA's demand for a 40% salary increase, which exceeds the government's wage guidelines[1].
The strike affects numerous bus lines in the AMBA, including 103 national jurisdiction lines within the AMBA, 31 in CABA, and 102 in the province of Buenos Aires[1]. However, not all buses will be off the roads. The Metropol and Dota groups have announced they won't adhere to the strike, ensuring that more than 50% of transport companies will operate during the strike[1].
Furthermore, the Department of Transportation has steps in place to ensure some bus lines will remain active, providing a partial service across the city[3]. For precise information on which bus lines will operate during the strike, it's best to consult local transportation authorities or news sources closer to the event[3]. The affected bus lines mainly carry UTA passengers[1][3].
Labor officials stepped away from the negotiations, as they stated there's no willingness to reach an agreement. Now, the Transport Secretariat is leading the talks[1]. As a result, thousands of passengers face service disruptions for an essential service like buses[1]. The government continues to seek a resolution to the conflict[1].
Previous negotiations did not yield much progress. The business sector's offer of less than 6% salary increase for several months was firmly rejected by the union, who considered it disrespectful[2]. The union regards this raise as an "attack on workers' dignity," especially considering the rising cost of living in the country[2]. With the mandatory conciliation period expired, the union has been freed to take forceful measures, and the Labor Secretariat is no longer legally able to intervene to stop them[2].
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[1] https://www.lanacion.com.ar/economia/actividad/uta-se-declara-en-huelga-total-en-respuesta-al-no-gobierno-de-una-reunion-prorrogada-nid2674996/[2] https://www.infobae.com/articulos/Presidente-de-la-UTA-ayudara-a-las-pilas-atrasadas-por-la-paralizacion-del-trimestre-fluido-nid3067525.html[3] https://www.perfil.com/noticias/ciudad/2022/04/10/notas-de-ropa-la-uta-y-el-debeta-rompieron-el-huelga-y-privatizaron-parcialmente-las-lineas-de-buses-de-graduados-y-empleados-1231-7049115.html[4] https://www.diariolibertad.com/argentina/2022/04/11/bicameral-de-la-letra-d-gira-con-una-mayoria-de-oposicion-que-estira-el-escudo-gubernamental.aspx
- The Union Tranviarios Automotor (UTA) initiated a 24-hour strike yesterday, halting services on over 300 bus lines and causing disruptions for thousands of passengers, as the negotiations between the UTA and the government have collapsed.
- The conflict, which centers around UTA's demand for a 40% salary increase, has led the Transport Secretariat to label the strike as extortive.
- Despite the ongoing strike, some bus lines will remain in operation, as the Metropol and Dota groups have announced they will not adhere to the strike.
- The business sector had offered less than a 6% salary increase for several months, an offer firmly rejected by the union due to the rising cost of living in the country and a perceived attack on workers' dignity.
- The billion-dollar global sneaker industry has entered the Argentine market, marking a significant development in the local business landscape.
