Salary increase for workers in the poultry branch: How much will they receive in December?

The Food Union closed up 7.2% through January. The agreement with the business chambers prevents any conflict in activity.

11/26/2025 – 11:20 am

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In a new frame Salary updateCompany Board of Directors Food Industry Workers’ Union (FTIA) And my representative Argentine Chamber of Poultry Producers (CAPIA) They agreed the improvement would extend from November to January, including retroactive to October.

The two parties explained that improving the salary is a result of: 7.2 percent It benefits workers included in collective agreements 769/19 (egg industry), 770/19 (Review and classify eggs) and 796/22 (egg incubation).

The Union’s interest in employment and industry

Secretary General of the Trade Union Organization, Hector MorcilloHe pointed out that “through dialogue, we reached an agreement that allows us to sustain the purchasing power of workers in the so-called poultry branch.”

The leader warned, “Our concern lies in the internal market, if possible.” Job loss At the hands of strong activity, but can feel the effects of an economy that benefits only a very small sector of the population.

With this agreement, the possibilities of conflict become clear, while the Union and the Business Chamber confirmed that they will meet at the end of this month. January With the idea of ​​closing the common period 2025-2026.

How much was the increase and what were the salaries?

As shown, the increase in 7.2 percent It is rewarding and cumulative, and is applied as follows:

  • October: 1% For every update.
  • November: 2.2%
  • December: 2.1%
  • January: 1.8%

The increases must apply to current salary scales and include all workers covered by the three collective agreements in the poultry sector.

This way, for the November payroll (collected in December), the journeyman will receive the minimum 7,544.81 pesosWhile the registered officer and specialist will receive 10,466.77 pesos. As for those who receive their salaries monthly, the basic salary is 1,602,766.61 pesoswhile reaching the highest assets 2,116,684.70 pesos. In all cases, additional features such as seniority and attendance are not included.

Before closing the general joint venture: How much was the amount?

In October, after a series of aggressive actions with mobilization and mandatory reconciliation dictated by the Department of Labor, the FTIA reached a joint agreement with the directors of Argentine Food Industry Association (FIPAA) and Argentine Chamber of Food Industry (COPAL).

And it was an improvement 8.5 percent For the quarter from October to December, it was divided as follows:

  • October: 3%
  • November: 2.8%
  • December: 2.5%

In this case, the percentages are also rewarding and cumulative in nature. Morcillo stressed that “agreeing on these agreements enhances the mission of this concerned and busy union organization, whether in restoring wages or defending employment and production,” and warned that “this activity includes More than 200 thousand families Who hope for recovery in the country and hope that their labor rights will not be curtailed.