In exclusive dialogue with Live ClickCristian Jerónimo, head of the Glass Union and one of the co-secretaries general of the CGT triumvirate, was categorical: “The CGT will flatly reject any labor reform” that tries to eliminate workers’ rights.
Warning and Union Unity
Although Jerónimo acknowledged that there is still no official proposal, the constant reports that «come from the side of the Government» have set off alarms in the labor union.
«We are not going to allow the acquired rights to be subjugated,» emphasized Jerónimo, marking the firmest position within the Cegetista triumvirate, which also includes Jorge Sola and Octacio Argüello.
The labor union has decided to maintain the unit to contain and channel the claims of its base.
What is the Real Problem?
For the CGT, the key to the economic crisis is not labor flexibility. Jerónimo was forceful in pointing out that the focus is on macroeconomics:
- «The problem is not the labor reform, but rather that economic activity is completely in recession.»
- «The internal market is not generating consumption» due to the drop in wages.
- He harshly criticized the Government’s salary policy: «If you step on parity rates at 1 percent and the cost of living increases by 2.4 or 2.8 percent… there is no way to rebuild the economy.»
ATE Joins the Battle
In parallel, the State Workers Association (ATE) It is already being organized. The La Matanza union, through its owner Miguel Federico, described the government project as «labor flexibility with layoffs of workers at full speed».
ATE denounced that the reform would seek to formalize points such as:
- The extension of the 12 hour work day.
- Compensation paid in installments.
- Salary agreements by company (and not by activity).
Given this panorama, both unions plan a coordinated response at the national level to defend labor rights.
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