Parity in mining: AOMA agreed to salary increases in various branches of the industry

The Argentine Mining Workers Association (AOMA) achieved important joint agreements for the lime and stone, abrasives and grinding industries.

After the signing of the conventions, the general secretary of the union organization, Hector Laplace, highlighted: “We continue working so that workers can face the economic and adjustment policies carried out by the national government.”

Joint abrasive branch

The joint venture was agreed upon after meetings between Laplace and the Argentine Chamber of Manufacturers of Abrasive Products, represented by Gustavo Cataldi.

The parties reached an agreement to increase salaries in three cumulative increases: 6% in September, 3% in October and 3% in November.

This agreement was reached after several joint meetings and implies an increase in the basic salary for workers in the abrasive and grinding stone industry.

Joint branch of lime and stone

In the lime and stone branch Laplace negotiated with the Argentine Stone Federationrepresented by its president José Alfredo Pizone, and with the Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies (CAEM), represented by the executive director and representative, Alejandra Cardona.

In this case, it is a cumulative increase to be paid in two cumulative installments.

In this way, members who work in lime and stone will benefit from a cumulative salary increase of 4% in August and 4% in September.

Parity in the grinding branch

The joint agreement for the mineral grinding and related branch came about after days of negotiations between the leader of AOMA and the business chamber, represented by the president of the entity.Jorge Elgue, and Gonzalo Grigerathe secretary.

The agreement contemplates a cumulative increase in two payments: 5.5% in September and 3.5% in October.