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Argentina’s Public University Strikes Escalate as Financing Law Faces Veto Threat

Union leaders reject a 7.5% offer, seeking salary restoration tied to a financing law facing a likely veto.

Overview

  • CONADU Histórica confirmed new 48‑hour stoppages for September 1–2 and announced sustained weekly walkouts with a national march planned for September 16.
  • The government’s package includes a 7.5% recomposition to be paid between September and November plus a one‑time 25,000‑peso bonus per full‑time post, which unions label insufficient.
  • After Senate approval of the University Financing Law on August 22, the UNL Council urged the president to promulgate it and called on lawmakers to insist if a veto occurs.
  • Strike actions have totaled 23 lost class days so far, with UNL reporting significant disruption to its pre‑university schools serving more than 2,000 students.
  • Facing budget shortfalls, the National University of Rosario launched a solidarity program to receive voluntary contributions from graduates and companies for infrastructure, equipment and student mobility.