Argentine Pilot Union Warns of Resuming Industrial Action Over Decree 378/2025 as Mandatory Conciliation Ends
APLA denounces the government's lack of dialogue and declares it will be free to take action starting August 8.
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The Airline Pilots Association (APLA) of Argentina has announced that, given the absence of any meetings convened by the National Government, it is prepared to resume industrial action starting this Friday, August 8. This date marks the end of the mandatory conciliation period ordered by the Secretariat of Labor, Employment, and Social Security.
The union is thus escalating the conflict that arose from its rejection of Decree 378/2025, a regulation that, according to the pilots, introduces changes that threaten job security and air safety in Argentina. This type of decree is consistent with a broader policy of deregulation in the sector, which has faced strong opposition from aviation unions.
In an official statement, APLA informed its members that no meetings were called during the conciliation period to address the repeal of the decree. The union accuses the government of "irresponsibility in the face of such non-compliance," which, in its view, demonstrates "serious incompetence in addressing a conflict of this magnitude."
The union reiterates that the implementation of this regulation poses a risk to air safety and holds the authorities responsible for any consequences arising from its application. The union's primary demand remains the complete and definitive nullification of Decree 378/2025.
Key Conflict Information
Who is protesting? The Airline Pilots Association (APLA).
Why? Over the enactment of Decree 378/2025, which deregulates aspects of the industry and, according to the union, affects safety and Argentine jobs.
When could action begin? Starting August 8, 2025, upon the conclusion of the mandatory conciliation period.
What is the current situation? APLA claims the government failed to initiate dialogue during the conciliation process.
APLA warns that it will continue its action plan until the executive branch addresses its demand and annuls the contested regulation. The lack of dialogue during this critical stage points toward a scenario of high tension that could have a direct impact on commercial flight operations throughout the country in the coming days.
The aviation sector is closely watching the outcome of this dispute, which once again pits the Government against one of the most powerful transportation unions in Argentina.
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