The Subway and Premetro Workers Union Association (AGTSyP-Metrodelegadxs) will hold a three-hour strike this Wednesday across all subway lines and the Premetro, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., demanding a reduction in working hours to reduce exposure to asbestos, a carcinogenic mineral present in subway cars. The union is demanding its work day be reduced from 36 to 30 hours a week to reduce the exposure to asbestos. According to a press release by AGTSyP, asbestos exposure has already caused the death of 3 subway workers, while 87 others have suffered health issues since 2018. The union also said that one passenger has been affected, and 2150 workers have to undergo medical checkups every year because of asbestos exposure. Emova, the company in charge of providing the subway service, has admitted the presence of asbestos, but said “conditions were adequate” to work.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald July 19, 2023 13:06 UTC