Through a statement, the union targeted the Government and accused it of “restricting the freedom to negotiate freely.”
The National Federation of Truck Workersled by Hugo Moyanoannounced forceful measures due to the Government’s refusal to validate the salary increase agreed with the business chambers.
“As of today, we begin direct action measures in all branches of our collective agreement, warning that any consequence of these measures is the responsibility of the National Government.. We cannot allow truck drivers to be prevented from continuing to live with the dignity they deserve,” reads the statement issued by the union.
Along the same lines, the letter adds: “Considering that the business sector itself states that it has no impact on price formation,” this Federation states that The Ministry of Economy cannot be allowed to restrict the freedom of workers to negotiate their salaries with the chambers of the sector.“.
Luis Caputo Minister of Economy
Mariano Fuchila
What was the agreement signed by Truckers?
As had been warned, the Government did not enable a quarterly salary increase of 8% (3% in December, 2.5% in January and 2.5% in February), arguing that this figure goes against the inflationary projections designed by the Minister of Economy, Luis Caputo.
The official’s directive was clear: do not approve joint agreements that exceed 1% per month in 2025. As it turned out, Caputo transmitted this instruction to the Secretary of Labor, Julio Corderoas part of a strategy to keep inflation under control.
Last Tuesday a joint meeting was held at the Ministry of Labor of which Carlos Taboadadeputy secretary of the Federation, retired dissatisfied. “The offer is still ridiculous. We are waiting for I don’t know what, I don’t know if it’s Pekerman’s call or who, but We didn’t reach any kind of agreement,” the leader expressed as he left the meeting.
Source: Ambito
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