He general strike of the CGTwhich affects transportation throughout the national territory, governs until 11:59 p.m. todayThursday, May 9.
In the case of the collectives, the formations of the Automotive Tram Union (UTA) stop until 11:59 p.m. and the normalized service begins this Friday, May 10. The subways They resume their service at the same time.
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On the side of the trainsthe strike is planned until 11:59 p.m. todayalthough it could be extended from 24 to 36 hours in case they consider it necessary, according to Rubén “Pollo†Sobrero, general secretary of the Western Section of the Railway Union, in dialogue with TN this morning.
All services affected today in the general strike of May 9
- Public transportation: buses, trains and subways do not work. The UTA bus union, the Fraternity of railway workers and the underground AGTSyP confirmed their support.
- Airports: suspension of flights, which affects both domestic and international travel. Maritime and land transport: paralysis of port activities and truck logistics services.
- Banks: All financial entities remain closed, without attention to the public, due to the support of La Bancaria.
- Schools: there will be no classes, CTERA adheres to the strike.
- Supermarkets and shopping centers: It is expected that the large chains will not work today, since the Argentine Federation of Commerce and Services Employees (FAECyS) will adhere to the measure. and UTHGRA (Hotels and restaurants).
- Health: Hospitals and clinics operate only with emergency services, without regular care, covering minimum guards, since the Health union adheres to the general strike. Scheduled operations would be rescheduled.
- Industry: paralysis in several industrial sectors, with the FTIA (Food), UOM (Metallurgical), SMATA (Mechanical), Light and Force unions; Sanitary Works (SGBatos).
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