The government of Argentina intends to challenge the court ruling that declared the labor law reform, enacted through a presidential decree by President Milei, unconstitutional. This was disclosed by the official spokesperson for the presidential administration, Manuel Adorni, as reported by TASS.
Adorni said that the administration would pursue all appropriate channels before the relevant authorities. He also highlighted the central importance of labor law in fostering job creation and stressed the need to cultivate a more welcoming labor market for workers and employers alike.
On January 30, the Labor Court ruled that the portion of the reform addressing labor legislation lacked constitutional grounding. The judges concluded that the government did not have the authority to implement changes via a presidential decree without congressional approval. The Confederación General del Trabajo, the country’s largest trade union federation, had filed a formal challenge to the reform.
The decree signed by the president introduced limits on strikes across several sectors and extended the maximum trial period for employees from three months to eight months, a policy change that sparked widespread debate about job security and labor rights.
Earlier in December, Milei announced the signing of an emergency decree outlining 30 major reforms. The package included plans to remove price controls, modify customs rules to streamline international trade, begin preparations for privatization of state-owned enterprises, and impose a prohibition on certain export restrictions.
As the parliamentary session opened on January 31, lawmakers began to scrutinize Milei’s sweeping reform agenda, signaling a tense period ahead as the government’s policies move through the legislative process.
Analysts acknowledge that the reforms could carry adverse short-term effects on the economy, yet many echo Milei’s campaign commitments to implement structural changes that redefine the role of the state in the economy and boost growth. A former political scientist compared President Milei to other notable leaders in Latin America, emphasizing contrasts in approach and anticipated outcomes.
Observers note that the current dispute underscores a broader debate over executive power, constitutional limits, and the pace of reform in Argentina, with unions, business groups, and civil society watching closely as the administration presses ahead with its reform program (Source: TASS).