Argentina — Historical Events Description

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Argentina
Event
Buenos Aires Tramways Union Founded
Category
Social
Date
1918-04-08
Country
Argentina
Description

Workers in the tramway sector formed the Buenos Aires Tramways Union on 8 April 1918. The union organized employees across multiple transportation companies. It advocated for better wages, safer working conditions, and regulated hours. The organization strengthened collective bargaining in the transportation industry. Its early actions shaped worker rights during a time of rapid urban growth. The union later became influential in national labor discussions. Its founding marked an important development in urban labor history.