The State Workers Association (ATE) rejected the collective bargaining offer from the government of Javier Milei, which included a 2% increase for November, 1% for December, and a non-remunerative bonus of $30,000. According to Rodolfo Aguiar, general secretary of ATE, this proposal does not meet the needs of the workers and falls short in the face of inflation.
Aguiar pointed out that the agreed wage negotiation accelerates conflict, given that the accumulated inflation for the year exceeds 101.6%, while the proposed increase would barely compensate for a small fraction of this increase in the cost of living. In this regard, Aguiar emphasized that the proposed salary increases do not significantly impact the purchasing power of the workers.
The statement released by ATE indicates that if salaries remain below the family basket, the loss of purchasing power could reach 50% for the public sector. Aguiar expressed his displeasure with the current situation of state employees, describing a sharp impoverishment and a lack of consideration for the minimum benefits required by law.
Emphasizing the disparity between the reality of workers and the government proposal, Aguiar questioned who could consider a 1% increase and a one-time bonus sufficient under these circumstances. Finally, the union leader criticized the lack of understanding and empathy from those making such decisions, claiming that the salary offer does not reflect a real understanding of the needs and difficulties of state employees.
