On Monday, July 20, 2026, classrooms in the Argentine province of Entre Ríos reopened after the winter recess amidst a 24-hour teacher strike led by AGMER and AMET. While the provincial government reported a 75% attendance rate, the union claimed an 85% strike compliance, framing a salary struggle to protect education and workers' wallets.
On Monday, July 20, 2026, teachers in the Argentine province of Entre Ríos returned from winter break with a 24-hour strike. Unions AGMER and AMET demand urgent salary updates, reporting a 14% to 16% loss in purchasing power during the first half of the year due to high inflation.
El Consejo General de Educación informó que el 70% del personal educativo concurrió a sus lugares de trabajo durante la medida de fuerza impulsada por Agmer y acompañada por otros gremios. El gobierno provincial presentó una nueva oferta salarial con mejoras en ayuda escolar, boleto docente y sumas complementarias.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
