The economist, Orlando Ferreresspoke to Canal E and analyzed the economic impact, possible layoffs, employment trends, inflation and the exchange rate as part of the debate on labor reform promoted by the government.
“We are all working on something for this reform.” We see that it can be positive“, explained Orlando Ferreres, but warned: “It also comes at a price, For example, the separation of the common salary fund from the employer contribution share in three pointswhich is quite a lot.”
Changes in compensation
He also explained that the system is intended to replace traditional compensation: “There will be no compensation because everyone could get something from this fund if they were kicked out. That means one compensates for the other“.
Ferreres also highlighted a sensitive point of the project: “From point 20 on the costs You’re having trouble with the retirement partNevertheless, in his opinion, the overall balance is positive: “Everything has its price and must be valued well.” But I think it’s okayfor me it’s fine.
Regarding the role of the union, he said: “I think it is good for the country that there is a more flexible working standard than the one we currently havewhich is dominated by the trade union movement.”
Speculation between companies
Regarding the possibility of layoffs after the reform is passed, the interviewee acknowledged that there are companies that are taking a break: “It may be that people Wait for the new laws to come out so you can apply them. I think that’s what happens in practice.”
Regarding the fate of workers who could be excluded from the system, he pointed out that sectors such as Vaca Muerta do not absorb large amounts of employment: “Very few people are employed in relation to the value that arises from the product“.
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