The Minister of Labor, Raquel “Kelly” Olmos, considered that the Truckers’ Union’s request for a 130% increase in joint ventures is something that “the actors participating in the discussion have to evaluate” and, in the face of criticism from the leader Pablo Moyano to his portfolio, affirmed that “through dialogue and debate” an agreement will be reached.
“The truckers’ request has to be evaluated by the actors that participate in this joint venture. In any negotiation, one begins in divergent positions, but I believe that the work of dialogue and debate will converge on an agreement. There are always tensions in a conflict and the important thing is how it is resolved“, Olmos said in statements to CNN radio, in response to the criticism of the leader of Truckers.
“I have to try to ensure that the workers are not the adjustment variable, but that they can gradually reach adequate income levels, that they earn as much as possible”
Behind the failure last Wednesday of salary negotiations In the Ministry of Labor, between the Truckers’ Union and the businessmen of the sector, the leader Pablo Moyano assured that if there was no agreement in the next meeting there would be forceful measures throughout the country.
The guild received an 84% raise offer, which was rejected, and they continue to claim a 130% raise plus a bonus.
In this context, the minister expressed last Thursday that the raise “they deserve it” but he warned that this increase could “impact the inflationary dynamics and harm the rest” of the workers.
In response, Moyano replied: “Well, let the Minister of Labor get on a truck and spend 20 days away from home. Let him get on a garbage collection truck and pick up the garbage, to see if it is a lot.”
“I have taken the criticism as any debate in a democracy should be taken, if one feels affected by an honest debate that allows improvement, one does not know how to work in a democracy. The debate is the source of the possibility of reaching agreements,” replied the minister of I work when consulted for that questioning.
The fight against informality
On the other hand, Olmos pointed out “informality” as his main concern and affirmed that “it is the sector in which they are focusing to see how they can help with mechanisms”.
Next Monday the registration of the Food Reinforcement for adults without income of $45,000 will begin, which will be paid in two installments of $22,500 in November and December
For this reason, next Monday the registration of the Food Reinforcement for adults without income of $45,000 will begin, which will be paid in two installments of $22,500 in November and December, reported the National Social Security Administration (Anses).
Regarding this measure, Olmos said that “it is enough for now” and considered that the payment of a fixed sum to the informal sectors of the economy “is always on the table of possibilities.”
Finally, the minister opined that the greatest commitment of the government of the Front of All today is “to break high inflation” because “wages never reach the price dynamics.”
“It’s up to me to try to ensure that the workers are not the adjustment variable, but that they can reach adequate income levels, that they earn as much as possible,” he concluded.
