2024-11-18 19:35:00
State unions at the municipal and provincial levels will hold separate protests starting this week demanding wage adjustments, following days of protests in previous days.
Those from the municipal union (Suoem) have begun warning that last week’s failed negotiations at the provincial labor ministry are also being affected by negotiations between the Union of Public Employees (SEP) and the government of Martín Llaryora. Mayor Daniel Passerini’s decision.
“It could very well be that the governor has a role in the ongoing negotiations with our municipal officials because we want to know why last week they changed the interlocutor at the Labor dialogue table,” questioned a man from the Suoem board. Led by Ben Daniel.
South Africans returned to the streets on Friday following negotiations by Labor Minister Omar Sereno. Those rallies that started in early November will be replicated this Tuesday by all municipal departments (two hours per shift), while on Wednesday all regions will come together for a march, led by Daniele.
“During the negotiations, they changed their interlocutors. Rodrigo Fernandez came to the meeting with a stronger position than the previous one, promising that almost 50% would be unpaid and would not affect retirees,” complained a Suoem leader road.
“This change led some of us to believe that Llaryora was behind it, and they had previously not wanted to work with Suoem,” he said.
The city government insists that wage increases cannot be outside the scope of the levy.
“In (Ruben) Marti’s administration, there was a situation where, if the collection was good, it also affected municipal wages. They had developed bad habits and they were paid accordingly, but in a way that showed that “It’s within the limits of possibility and income,” said a man at Mayor Passerini’s small table.
“There can definitely be conversations about how the province negotiates,” another city official said.
So far in 2024, city government employees have received salary increases in March (23.03%); April (10%); May (7); July (14); and August (6%), with an estimated cumulative recovery rate of 74.98%. What the city unions claim is a loss of purchasing power.
“From January to September 2024, despite the approved pay increases, excluding October so far, municipal workers have lost 15.47% of their purchasing power,” the union said.
Provincial government protests
On the same Wednesday this week, SEP Secretary General Sergio Castro will lead a 24-hour mobilization strike against the government of La Liola when Daniele arrives in the city of Córdoba with his demands Raise wages.
At Friday’s rally, Castro hardened his stance and approved the force measure by marching on the provincial government building. Other state unions that have not reached a wage agreement, such as the Legislative Employees Union, the Casino Union and the Musicians Union, will also join the protests.
“Together with organic institutions we will hold a rally at the Civic Center of Córdoba to demand a realignment of salaries. In order to defend the purchasing power of the salaries of public employees, in a situation where retirees and pensioners are affected by deferrals of payments,” the SEP said This purchasing power will deepen and increase against the ongoing implementation of Apross. “
In addition, during the remaining days, they will hold two-hour information rallies per shift, cancel cooperation, and hold simultaneous protests in the capital and interior areas. SEP also reported a loss of purchasing power and a refusal to increase Apros.
Until the weekend, there had been no coordinated action between Suoem and SEP, despite the coincidence in refusing to delay retirees and increase Apross payments.
Transaction completed
Until last week, the Córdoba government had contracted with the Córdoba Road Consortium (Sivialco) to pay wages from October to March 2025, based on changes in the consumer price index published by the General Directorate of Statistics and Census of the province of Córdoba. protocol.
Agreements were also reached with the union of senior staff and the regional union of Luz y Fuerza on personnel issues at the Provincial Electricity and Energy Company (Epec).
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What are the main reasons behind the recent protests by municipal workers?
**Interview with Ben Daniel, Suoem Union Leader**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Ben. There has been a lot of unrest among municipal workers lately, with separate protests starting this week. What led to this escalation?
**Ben Daniel:** Thank you for having me. The main issue is the lack of fair wage adjustments for municipal workers. After our failed negotiations with the provincial labor ministry last week, it’s clear that our voices are not being heard. The decision to change the interlocutor at the negotiating table has raised concerns among us; we suspect that the governor, Martín Llaryora, may have an influence on how these talks are being handled.
**Interviewer:** Can you elaborate on how these recent negotiations have unfolded and the implications of the interlocutor change?
**Ben Daniel:** Certainly. In our last meeting, we met with Rodrigo Fernandez, who came with a much stronger bargaining position than previous representatives. His promises were unclear, suggesting nearly 50% of wage increases would go unpaid. This change left us questioning the government’s intentions and whether they truly aim to work with us towards a resolution.
**Interviewer:** It sounds like there’s significant frustration among the workers. What do you hope to achieve with the upcoming protests?
**Ben Daniel:** Our primary goal is to demand fair wage adjustments that reflect the rising cost of living. Municipal workers have lost significant purchasing power, almost 15.47% this year alone, despite various pay increases. This week, our protests will send a clear message to the authorities that we will not stand for inadequate compensation any longer.
**Interviewer:** The municipal city government has said that wage increases must align with the city’s revenue capabilities. How do you respond to that?
**Ben Daniel:** While it’s true that finances must be considered, it shouldn’t come at the expense of workers’ livelihoods. We’ve shown that when local economic conditions improve, municipal wages should reflect that as well. Our collective bargaining needs to be rooted in the reality of what workers can afford, not solely on the government’s budget limits.
**Interviewer:** Following these protests, what are the next steps for the union?
**Ben Daniel:** We will continue to rally our members and ensure that our voice is not drowned out. A key event this week is a coordinated march across all municipal departments. We’re ready to escalate as needed until we secure a resolution that acknowledges the hard work and dedication of municipal employees.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Ben. We wish you and the union luck in your negotiations moving forward.
**Ben Daniel:** Thank you, and we appreciate your support in bringing attention to these critical issues.
