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 1 to 4 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 asbestos exposure. According to AGTSyP, asbestos exposure has already caused the death of 3 subway workers, while 6 others have developed cancer and 87 others have suffered health issues in the past years. Emova, the company that runs the subway service, has admitted the presence of asbestos, but said “conditions were adequate” to work. “Emova continues to signal its openness to talks, but reducing the work week from 36 to 30 hours is unfeasible without affecting subway operability,” they said.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald July 26, 2023 19:07 UTC