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Two Labor Confederations Present Different Proposals for Minimum Wage Increase in Argentina

A Salary Council meeting is taking place in Buenos Aires. The Workers' Center and CGT demand 553,000 pesos from 2026, while CTA-Autónoma insists on 736,000 pesos. Employers offer a lower amount. The government is ready to arbitrate.


Two Labor Confederations Present Different Proposals for Minimum Wage Increase in Argentina

Buenos Aires, November 26 (NA) - The two confederations presented differing proposals for an increase in the minimum, vital, and mobile salary during the debate held in the Salary Council, which includes representatives of the national government, the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), and the business sector. According to data accessed by the Argentine News Agency, the Workers' Center, like the CGT, is asking for 553,000 pesos, starting from April 2026, while the CTA - Autónoma is demanding 736,000 pesos, 'above the poverty line'. 'The plenary session will be held, and there the government will announce that due to the lack of an agreement, it will arbitrate once again, in line with the business sector,' sources from CTA - A informed. Meanwhile, employers are proposing 326,000 pesos now and 349,000 pesos in April of next year. 'The recess is over, and none of the parties have modified their stance. Around 1:00 PM.'