An Informative Experience of Combative Unionism: The Semanario CGT

Abstract

This work will analyzethe weekly publication Semanario CGT in relation to its projection as a communicative and organizational nexus between the workplace and political proposals put forth by the leadership of the CGT de los Argentinosduring 1968 and 1969. We will examine the tensions expressed in the publication between its political program and the existing limitations for its implementation, considering the political expectations of the leadership structured around the traditions and tenets of combative unionism, as well as the existing conflicts between the different tendencies of local trade unions competing for the leadership of the central