in a dialogue with Channel E, Julio GambinaAnalyzing the reform plan the government has been trying to push forward since December, the economist and teacher said the proposed measures “Rather than solving job insecurity, they make it worse”.
Labor reform: rights at risk and markets at risk
for gambinathe government is preparing a legislative offensive with simultaneous labor and tax reforms, which will be discussed.It begins with an extraordinary election in December when a new parliament will be inaugurated.” As he explained, “All government political activities move in that direction.” will include pension reform.
Economists warned:The agenda being presented seeks to disenfranchise the few workers who do have rights.“.In Argentina, he elaborated:”Of the approximately 20 million working-age population, only 6 million are in formal employment through contributions.”, but the rest are informal or in a precarious situation.
“The problem is not the 6 million normalized people, but the 14 million non-normalized people.” he emphasized. gambinasuccessive labor reforms beyond the power of the governmentMade industrial relations more flexible, favoring capital over workers.” initiatives led to a sustained increase in non-regular employment.
Experts insisted on distinguishing between informal and non-formal.Irregularity is when someone does not regularize their work. And this happens because workers, desperate to find work, accept precarious conditions, low pay, and even non-registration.”.
The new economy and the issues that the government doesn’t discuss
When asked about changes in the labor market, gambina he pointed out.Working conditions are changing significantly due to digitalization and working with applications“But that was disappointing.”Discussion is limited to personnel costs and business profitability”.
he”Discuss reduced working hours without affecting salary“, something – he said -“Already being discussed in other parts of the world“He also requested that it be put on the agenda.”Gender disparity in pay and working conditions: an under-discussed issue in Argentina”.
Regarding remote work, he warned:The digital economy has created a huge workforce of workers who work from home, often for hours on end.” and argued that this overload needs to be regulated.
Faced with such transcendent statements that would allow employers and employees to agree on individual terms, economists recalled the original meaning of labor law.Labor laws were born to protect the rights of workers. Because it is the weak link in worker relations.”.
And he added:Imagine a worker negotiating salary and vacation time alone with an employer. It violates not only the rights of workers, but also the rights of families.”.
To close, gambina He recalled the historical roots of this struggle:There was a struggle to shorten the day to eight hours at the end of the 19th century, and we’re still debating the same thing today.According to him, the phenomenon of overwork and overwork isA dramatic reality that should be at the center of public debate”.
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