Argentina senate approves Milei’s labour reform after 11-hour debate: Video

The bill, known as the Labour Modernisation Law, passed with 42 votes in favour, 28 against and two abstentions, despite opposition from some lawmakers, including Senator Fernando Galino of the Justicialist Party, who said he rejected the initiative in its entirety. The legislation had previously received initial approval in the Senate on 12 February and returned to the Upper House after the Chamber of Deputies removed Article 44, concerning medical leave. President Javier Milei described the vote as “historic” on social media and welcomed the backing of his La Libertad Avanza party. The reform reduces severance pay, extends the working day from eight to 12 hours and limits the right to strike, while the government argues the measures aim to reduce labour informality and attract investment.