As per reports, the Automotive Tram Union (UTA) has called for a 24-hour collective strike, set to take place on Tuesday (06 May), starting at 0000 hours (local time).

• The strike comes after unsuccessful negotiations with transport business chambers during a hearing aimed at resolving salary disputes.
• The strike will impact thousands of commuters in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires (AMBA), disrupting local and regional transport services if no solution is reached by then.
• The unions have stated that the six percent ticket price increase, which is already in effect for certain lines, will not influence their negotiation stance with the national authorities.
• Transport employers have expressed their inability to fund any potential salary increases, citing financial constraints.
• Union representatives in the AMBA area have raised concerns about the crisis stemming from the loss of purchasing power and are demanding urgent measures to address the issue.
• The unions have called for an indefinite stoppage of activities if salary adjustments are not resolved quickly, signaling potential escalation beyond the 24-hour strike.