Buenos Aires teachers announce new strike for June 30

Teachers in the province of Buenos Aires have announced a 24-hour strike for Tuesday, June 30, demanding salary increases and improved security in schools. The decision was made jointly by four major education unions: AMET, FEB, SUTEBA, and UDOCBA. In a statement, the unions emphasized that the loss of purchasing power directly affects the living conditions of education workers.

The unions' demands include the full implementation of the collective bargaining agreement on prevention, eradication, protection, and reparation, along with a complementary protocol. They also call for the enforcement of existing legislation to penalize crimes and infractions, the organization of institutional days, and concrete measures by the provincial government to guarantee the psychophysical integrity of teachers, students, and the entire educational community.

The unions stressed that these demands have been repeatedly raised but have not been addressed. They stated that the loss of purchasing power directly impacts the living conditions of education workers, making the strike unavoidable. The strike will halt educational activities across the province.

Buenos Aires province is Argentina's most populous, and the strike could affect millions of students. Teachers are demanding salary improvements to keep up with inflation and a safer working environment amid rising violence in schools. No agreement has been reached between the government and the unions so far.

The strike is part of a series of ongoing actions in the education sector. Argentina's high inflation and economic crisis have severely eroded the purchasing power of public employees. Teacher unions are calling for dialogue with the government but warn that the strike could be extended if their demands are not met.