Julio Gambinaan economist, on Channel E analyzed the labor reform being debated in Congress and warned that the project “goes against history” and quality employment.
The labor reform, which the ruling party wants to discuss in extraordinary meetings, is met with strong criticism from business and trade union representatives. For Gambina, the government’s plight is obvious: “There is great urgency on the part of the government to speed up times” he claimed, explaining that the intention was “In December, at least in the Senate, a labor reform with half a sanction was passed“.
However, when defining the project, the economist was blunt: “For many, this is a counter-reform as it contradicts the labor reforms that established rights for workers.As he explained, far from solving informality: “There is very little in this project to support this gigantic amount of irregular work“ and the central axis is clear: “Everything has to do with taking away rights“.
Platforms, rights and the connection with pension reform
One of the most questionable points is the situation of platform workers. Gambina rejected the official argument that they don’t want labor rights: “It is very controversial to say that they do not want dependency or social security.“, he explained and reminded: “Many of these workers are trying to organize unions and achieve better wage conditions“.
In a recessionary context he warned: “Competition is making travel increasingly cheaper“This benefits the consumer, but harms those who work more hours to earn a lower income. Furthermore, he warned that labor reform “contains a tax package that is the start of what they want to achieve with pension reform“.
The most sensitive point is the definition of the pension system, he explained: “It is proposed that part of the contributions be allocated to an unemployment fund“which implies that”The pension system loses the previous contribution“, which affects both current and future retirees.
Working hours, agreements and social conflicts
Gambina He also questioned the working time regulations and the extension of the working day. “It contradicts history“, he stated and contrasted with international experiences: “In many countries the trend is towards shortening working days“. On the other hand, in Argentina, “The person who determines whether you work 12 hours is the employer“what introduces”arbitrariness“.
Another important focus is the removal of ultra-activity from collective agreements. “They want to end agreements that have protected rights since the 1970s” he explained, explaining that the underlying goal is “reverse the Employment Contract Law of 74“.
Finally, he linked the reform to the economic model: “The employment problem is economic policy and nothing can be done about it.“, he claimed, assuring that the government “aims”Provide investors with legal certainty so they can quickly make profits and take them out of the countryIn this context, he considered the mobilization called for by the CGT to be crucial: “The one on the 18th is a test for new and more decisive measures against labor counterreform.”
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