Bank clerks threaten to stage national strike if wage demands not met

Workers belonging to the banking umbrella union have threatened today to stage a national strike next week if their demands regarding pay rises are not met. Bank clerks protested across the centre of Buenos Aires yesterday demanding a higher wage increase.

Sergio Palazzo, the general secretary of the Asociacion Bancaria (AB) confirmed the measure yesterday afternoon to the press, following the rallies and marches held across the Buenos Aires financial district.