In some media outlets, there has been mention of the ongoing battle between the three unions representing workers of ARCA: customs officers and collectors. They have challenged the administration of Javier Milei with legal actions and union measures, which could result in a court ruling that halts the government's actions.
Julio Estévez (h), head of UPSAFIP, has expressed his firm opposition to the actions of Javier Milei, Luis Caputo, and administrator Juan Alberto Pazo, accusing them of firing professionals, mistreating employees, and causing chaos in a public function that was operating efficiently.
UPSAFIP has led the resistance to the dismantling of the revenue agency through a legal protection that questions the creation of ARCA and suggests returning to the structure of the DGI from the last military dictatorship. This legal action could thwart the government's plans to present a process of change to public opinion.
For his part, Juan Pazo has implemented an anti-union button in ARCA that will allow employees to disaffiliate with one click, seeking to reduce costs of union representation. This measure, supported by the Minister of Economy, Luis Caputo, has generated additional tensions in the conflict.
The dismissal of Florencia Misrahi, former administrator of AFIP, who earned seven times more than the president of the nation, has been interpreted as retaliation by Caputo for the exclusive revelation by NA. This fact, coupled with the layoffs and lack of salary increases, has intensified the confrontation between the government and the unions.
The announcement of the implementation of a button in the digital file of employees to facilitate disaffiliation from the unions has further fueled the conflict. Both the government and the unions will be attentive to upcoming moves, in a confrontational scenario that promises to intensify in the near future.
