At the start of the mobilization called for this Thursday against the Labor reformthe debate was broadcast on the screen “QR!”the program that leads Pablo Caruso In Bravo TV. There the national deputy and head of SMATA Mario “Paco” Manrique He sharply questioned the government’s plan and asserted that the initiative neither improves living conditions nor promotes job creation.
According to Manrique, the official proposal aims to reduce the cost of layoffs and create financing mechanisms that would ultimately lead to subsidizing companies. “None of this reform benefits workers or creates real work.”he claimed, emphasizing that employment can only grow through an industrial policy that reactivates the internal market.
The union leader pointed out that the Protest on Thursday It will not be limited to union structures, but will seek to challenge society as a whole. “We expect massive mobilizationbecause these laws affect not only formal workers but the social fabric as a whole,” he explained.
During the exchange, Caruso highlighted the contrast between the official discourse of “modernization” and the perception that prevails within the ranks of the unions, even among workers who voted for the current government. Manrique acknowledged this There is concern and fear of losing a jobbut warned that the ongoing decline of the industry and the closure of SMEs was already showing this The economic orientation “doesn’t work”.
Specifically referring to the automotive sector, the MP explained that around five thousand direct jobs had been lost in his union in the last two years, looking at the entire production chain, between 15,000 and 20,000. He also warned and explained the negative impact of opening up imports in the auto parts sector The so-called “Argentinean costs” are not included in the salariesbut in tax pressure.
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The debate also addressed the political situation in Congress and the role of governors. Manrique questioned that Discretionary use of national resources to secure legislative support and claimed that “the only thing that can limit this government is a popular organization” that combines street protests with parliamentary action.
Finally the leader spoke up moderate expectations of the new leadership CGT and thought Thursday’s march could be a starting point. “We are at a breaking point. Without social support, the fight in Congress is not enough. The street and Parliament must work together,” he concluded.
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