As reported by the Central Bank (BCRA) in a statement, The clearinghouses do not operate this Monday (which settle and clear operations), so a large part of the operations and maturities that govern this Monday are moved to tomorrow, Tuesday, November 7. Likewise, during today’s day electronic media will be enabled:
- ATMs
- home banking
- digital payment systems (such as virtual wallets)
And on the other hand, Debit and credit cards will work normally and payments can be made by transfer.
Banking Day: how much do they charge as a bonus
As usual, this year the bankers will charge a special bonus for their day and this year it will be $460,000. This was defined by common agreement between The Bank and the business chambers of the sector
Likewise, within the framework of the joint banking agreement, a salary increase of 125% from next year and It was established that, for the last quarter of the year, there will be an advance of the 21.8% for October. This amount is added to the 6.2% which was already agreed for September. And on the other hand, Starting this month, Profits will not be deducted to bank workers who earn up to 15 minimum vital and mobile salaries (equivalent to $1.98 million), as provided by law by the Government.
Why is it celebrated on November 6
He Banking Day It is celebrated in Argentina on November 6 in commemoration of a historical milestone for workers in the financial sector. In 1950, an agreement was reached between the bank employees and banking entities which established improvements in the working conditions and salaries of workers.
This agreement, known as the Collective Labor Agreement, marked a milestone in the union and labor struggle of bankers, and since then November 6 has been celebrated as Bankers’ Day in recognition of this important labor achievement. The date is an occasion for remember and honor the struggle and effort of bank employees in search of better working conditions and benefits for their union.
This Monday will also be the commemoration of the 99th anniversary of the constitution of the union of the Banking Association.
Source: Ambito
