Peru workers rally in Lima over fears of labour reforms under Keiko Fujimori
Thousands of workers took to the streets of Lima on Thursday July 16, warning Peru’s president-elect Keiko Fujimori against any labour reforms that could weaken long-standing workers’ rights.
Thousands rallied in central Lima as the General Confederation of Workers of Peru (CGTP) led a nationwide mobilisation against potential labour reforms under the incoming government. Demonstrators gathered at Plaza Dos de Mayo, voicing concern that rights secured through years of union action, including freedom of association and the right to strike, could be at risk. Union leaders also criticised regulations under the Civil Service Law, arguing they fail to guarantee job stability in the public sector.
CGTP Secretary General Geronimo Lopez warned that workers would not accept reforms that undermine labour protections, while highlighting the gap between the minimum wage and the cost of living. Union representatives also raised concerns over possible cuts to benefits such as bonuses and Compensation for Time of Service (CTS), as well as recent legal developments that could allow the executive to challenge public spending measures. The union signalled that Thursday’s protest marks the beginning of further mobilisation ahead of the new administration taking office on 28 July.
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