A few hours after the CGT unemployment, The pro attacks Now, in tune with the onslaught of Javier Milei’s government against the unions and proposes a transitory regime for union democratization.
It is an initiative of the deputy Gerardo Milmanclose to the Minister of Security, which seeks that all workers, affiliates or not, can choose the union authorities. Through the initiative, the compulsory participation of all workers included in the field of representation of a union association, whether or not affiliated, in the electoral processes of trade union authorities, is established in a transitory way. That is, anyone can participate in the elections.
The proposal adds to the debate that has been taking place since last year in the commission of Labor legislation chaired by deputy Martín Tetaz (UCR).
Precisely tomorrow, the Commission will meet again with the presence of new guests from different sectors, which will have Informative character. The meeting will be the continuity of the debate of different projects linked to modifications of the contributions and contributions emanating from collective labor agreements, the so -called union quota.
However, Tetaz himself He rejected this project and questioned this obligation to participate in electoral processes in the unions. “I can agree on the obligation that the boys go to school but I do not agree in any mandatory process, except in adult people.”
“I do not see how the obligation to participate gives a limit to a union, on the contrary, I am in favor of freedom and against forcing people to do things; if you force people to participate, people who have no interest and is easy to be recruited by a structure. iprofesional Tetaz
Guild alert: Gerardo Milman’s project
The initiative of the deputy of the PRO seeks to modify Law 23,551 of Trade union associations And it points to the realization of free and democratic elections in the guilds, a process that until now is almost non -existent. Milmann argues that “freedom of association belongs to the individual worker, not to the structures that, under his name, often oppress or steal his right to be represented.”
According to him Pro legislatorThis implies that workers “can democratically choose their authorities, with equal conditions, transparency and alternation. Without free and genuine choices, freedom of association is just an illusion.” It is established in this way that during a transitory period -five years -all workers must vote in the elections of their unions.
“Far from being an interference or an authoritarian act, this measure is an act of democratic reparation. It does not alter the freedom of union organization or modifies the basic operating rules already provided for in the Law 23,551. Nor does it introduce new state controls, “he says in the text.
In this way, the initiative seeks to attack the perpetual mandates of the union leaders that mostly have been at the forefront of the guilds and without the possibility of replacement.
“He Argentine Trade Union Regime It presents a very serious deformation: the right to choose is in the hands of an affiliated minority, often constituted under conditions of pressure, clientelism or interests created, “says the deputy of the PRO.
According to Milmann, “the consequence is the perpetuation of trade union oligarchies, leaders who no longer represent most workers, but preserve their positions through closed spades and low participation rates.”
It is about democratizing the choice of trade unionists who, like Héctor Daerone of the headlines of the CGT and leader of the Health Guild, 20 years; Carlos Acuña (service stations) 24 years; Hugo Moyano himself (truckers) 37 years; Andrés Rodríguez (UPCN) 34 years, as well as Judicial Julio Pieumato and more than 40 years Amadeo Genta (Municipal Caba), Luis Barrionuevo (gastronomic) and Armando Cavalieri (Commerce), among others, have been in their positions for several decades.
“Current mechanics excludes from trade union life Huge majorities of workers who, although they are reached by collective agreements, lack any voice in the election of those who negotiate in their name. This exclusion is not innocent: it operates as a deliberate mechanism to prevent change, neutralize renewal forces and sustain a captive union system, “says Milmann.
Tomorrow the debate continues
As of 11, the Commission will receive representatives of associations, of union entities and entities, and specialists in the field, within the framework of the analysis and projects on ordinary and extraordinary contributions and solidarity contributions, with a parliamentary state. There are a dozen PRO projects, the UCR and LLA. The Casa Rosada promotes one that proposes a reform that impacts the labor contract law.
Although the Specific projectsmost proposals have points in common, such as the modification of article 9 of Law 14,250 and article 37 of Law 23,551. These regulations regulate the so -called “solidarity quota”, a discount applied to workers’ salaries to finance union activities.
In this sense, Tetaz revealed to iprofesional that “we are containing a consensus on the issue of the solidarity quota and we are advancing in informative sessions, while the consensus progresses. I am in a position to ensure that for the next two weeks there will still be no opinion.”
Beyond the issue of the solidarity quota, there are also in debate and with parliamentary state other projects that include proposals such as the limitation of reelections in union positions and the implementation of a system of a system of “Clean file” For union leaders.
Among the projects presented, there is an initiative of the deputy of Lla, Romina Díaz, And that is supported by the Casa Rosada, proposes significant deregulation of the work and union. It raises changes in work modalities, provided that essential elements of the contract are not altered, and eliminates the solidarity contribution. In addition, it introduces measures such as the creation of a bank of hours and other reforms similar to those established in Decree 70/2023, whose implementation is currently paralyzed by Justice.
Within the framework of this debate, the PRO, the Radical Civic Union (UCR) and La Libertad advanceson the one hand, they seek to advance in reforms that, according to their defenders, would modernize the labor market and attract investments. Meanwhile, from Unión for the Homeland and the Left, which have in their own blocks to union leaders such as Sergio Palazzo (Banking Association), they flatly reject this type of reforms and warn that these proposals seek to weaken collective bargaining and reduce the resources of the unions and social works. The agenda around this debate reflects the intention of the ruling party to advance in an issue that generates divisions both in the political and union sphere.
