‘Piqueteros’ have blocked again 9 de Julio Avenue, in front of the Ministry of Social Development. They are demanding the confirmation of the implementation of the social plan “Argentina Works” which is dedicated to workers. (VIDEO AVAILABLE)

A surprising strike made by workers of the Urban Transport Workers Union (AWU) affected by a few hours ago hundreds of passengers at the terminal of Retiro. Drivers of long-distance buses were demanding for increases in their wages. (VIDEO AVAILABLE)

Many passengers of LAN airlines were affected by canceled and / or delayed flights scheduled for today in the morning due to a surprise strike by union members claiming wage increase.

Further demonstrations are restraining the usual traffic flow in Buenos Aires. Former Terrabusi employees, picketer Luis D’Elia and CTA are protesting in Retiro, Plaza de Mayo and the Congress, respectively, causing long traffic delays.

Amid a wave of uncertainty and criticism from society and entertainment figures who are demanding immediate action, the ultrakirchnerist unionists Moyano and D’Elia called for a protest on Friday 20th, in support of Kirchner.

Moments ago, the unions announced the lifting of the strike, which affected the airline LAN, so the evening flights would begin to be reprogrammed.

Three labor unions of LAN Argentina workers went on strike without warning causing some 25 flights of that airline to be canceled.

Having staged a 24-hour strike, Buenos Aires subway workers claiming for legal recognition of their union decided to offer a truce until next week.

The CGT’’s Directors Board, led by truck driver Hugo Moyano, announced this afternoon a demonstration at the Plaza de Mayo for next Friday, 20th November, in “support for constitutional order.”

The city of Buenos Aires became hell again today at the rush hour when drivers went back home due to the subway service cut. Busses were packed, it was impossible to find taxis and the traffic was chaotic.

Metrovías warned it would “take all necessary measures to provide service”. Tomorrow is scheduled a total strike, as confirmed today union representatives.

The six lines of Buenos Aires city subway network will stop today at 7 pm until closing time due to a protest.

The Union of Education Workers (UTE) endorsed the measure announced and called for a strike and a demonstration for tomorrow, which will have its starting point on Avenida de Mayo and Chacabuco.

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Shortly after 1730, Kraft workers gathered once more at the Congress to march towards Plaza de Mayo as they evaluate the company’s proposal.

The workers’ union delegate Maria Rosario, told an Argentine news agency that in the workers’ assembly to be held today at 2 pm they would accept the proposal submitted by the Labor Ministry.

There will be demonstrations again today, mainly in the downtown are and the main ways of access to Buenos Aires City, as part of the conflict originated by layoffs in the company.

After blocking the Pan-American Highway during more than an hour, causing traffic chaos in rush hour, the demonstrators left the freeway.

At a meeting before the entrance gate of the company’s plant, on Henry Ford Avenue, General Pacheco district of Buenos Aires Province, were considered “different proposals to continue with the protest plan,” siad Oscar Coria a union representative.

The six lines of the Buenos Aires city subway network were stopped from 6 to 9 this morning for a strike.