The debate on the 2026 budget and the two other economic laws of the Martin Larriora government, which are advancing towards their second reading, has been tense due to… The union demand and the contrast between the hawks of trade and the official swords Due to the increase in state contributions to the retirement fund.
State unions declared themselves on alert On Tuesday, they will be gathered in one room -On the day of the general session- to express their rejection of Increase employee contributions to the fund Who is considering a specific article to amend the tax law that is part of the economic package.
“State employees and shareholders of the Retirement and Pension Fund and Abros We have already made an effort to make more contributions to both organizations Union leaders stated that “the loss in purchasing power of salaries since the regional government took office.”“Under no circumstances will we allow new cuts or salary reductions.” Notice.
In a joint statement in which they registered their strong rejection, The 17 unions contributing to the fund demanded the “abolition” of Article 63 The 2026 tax reform is in the legislative process.
Union demand fuels tension towards To agree On the second reading of Economic package Planned by PJ’s On December 17th. The judicial bloc had previously announced its “total rejection.” The UCR expressed support generally, but took issue with this point and 47 other articles from the entire Llaryorista collection at the time of the vote in particular.
“The regional executive authority is competent, within the framework of the provisions of Article 6 of Law No. 8024 -TO of Decree No. 407/2020-, – Increase rates of personal contributions For the various sectors covered by the aforementioned law, up to 4% and after a report from the committee retirement fund, Cordoba pensions and retirement stipulated in the aforementioned standard. The authority stipulated in the previous paragraph may be exercised until December 31, 2027,” the controversial article states.
With the changing moods reflected in “State of alert“, the SEP, UEPC, SUOEM, Luz y Fuerza, legislative and judicial unions and UPS, among others, have warned that They do not support “any regressive progress.” They reiterated their rejection of this authority enjoyed by the regional executive authority “Unilaterally increase” contribution rates by up to 4% Personal benefits provided for in Law 8024 (Public Retirement System).
Cordoba: State unions refuse to increase contributions to the retirement fund
On Tuesday morning, One room will be a scene of protest. Senior leaders of the union arc demanded an urgent meeting with the interim president of the legislative body before the start of the plenary session. Facundo Torres He announced that he would receive union representatives to listen to them. The union members intend to activate it Dialogue table to evaluate “viable alternatives” Which “does not involve a reduction in workers’ salaries or affect consolidated retirement rights.”
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From the opposition and legislators Alejandra Ferrero (UCR) and Walter Nostrala (Civic Front) They have already leveled their blows against the government on this issue which is putting the state governments on the war footing. The hawks of change said this before and during Wednesday’s session, in which the Justice and Development Party presented the green light for the 2026 budget.
“Let public servants prepare because A 4% personal rate increase is coming. Let’s remember that employees They contributed 11 plus they already paid 4% The pension fund has an imbalance. Now, the executive authority is empowered to establish Another 4% increase For public, regional and municipal employees,” Delorista warned in her attack.
““The retirement fund deficit continues to weigh heavily on the shoulders of active workers.”attacked a radical backbench member.
Juecismo, in the voice of Nostrala, was demanding it. With this budget, the Justice and Development Party came to power.”Plan to increase your salary contribution by 4%.The state “moves from 11% to 15%.”LLaryora prefers to put his hand in the pockets of our workers To “reduce the agencies and obscene expenses” of his administration, Seve criticized Luis Goez in the One Room via social networks.
PJ got the green light with “limited support” from De Loredo’s UCR, while the judge’s bloc rejected it
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When you come out to the crossroads, constellations He pointed out that this college is not new. “andIt came from the 2023 budget For the previous administration, a maximum of 2%. The only thing we are doing now is proposing to raise it to 4%.”
The parliamentarian, who has already assumed the reins of the leadership of the PJD bloc after the departure of Miguel Siciliano to the La Ruriura government, emphasized in his defense that “This power has never been used, but if it had to be done at some point, the 4% would allow for proportionality to the solidarity criterion“Those who earn more contribute more.”
Torres is expected to receive representatives of the unions to open a dialogue on the issue at hand He asked that the discussion be focused on how to finance the pension fund deficitwhich by 2026 is scheduled to reach 750 billion pesos. “This is the basic debate,” he said.
“Who provides the missing funds so that 120,000 regional retirees can collect their salaries?” he asked.“, raised the official sword and warned of the “huge effort” of the people of Cordoba “to continue paying pensions that in some cases exceed 6 million pesos, with average assets of $1,700,000, one of the highest in the country.”
In his counterattack, Torres put a magnifying glass on the high pensions being paid, and the union of municipalities was thrown into the mix. “The people of Cordoba gave 55 billion pesos to the 6,300 retirees,” he concluded.
Finally, the official urged discussion Financing the Fund “seriously and with high levels of social consensus”To find solutions that “finally end this major problem that affects all residents of Córdoba.”