The La Fraternidad railway workers’ union has been carrying out a 24-hour train strike since midnight that affects the entire railway service, except for long-distance transfers to Rosario, Mar del Plata, Tucumán, and Córdoba. The Argentine Association of Motor Transport Entrepreneurs (AAETA) said Wednesday morning that bus services near railway services were being boosted. “All precautions are being taken within our reach given this contingency on suburban railway services,” AAETA posted on X. The union representing the train drivers blamed the government for the strike saying it had failed to facilitate conciliation talks. In a statement, Transport criticized the strike called by La Fraternidad, in contrast to other railway unions.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald February 21, 2024 13:28 UTC