Labor reform: The Government accepted changes and claims to have 44 votes to approve it in the Senate
The Argentine government has secured 44 votes to advance a labor reform bill in the Senate after negotiating changes with opposition leaders.
The Argentine government has stated it can count on 44 votes to secure the Senate's preliminary approval of a labor modernization project. This development follows an agreement reached with dialoguing opposition parties, which included modifications requested by provincial governors and labor unions, notably the General Confederation of Labor (CGT). Patricia Bullrich, leader of the La Libertad Avanza bloc, confirmed this at a press conference along with leaders from the Radical Civic Union (UCR) and Propuesta Republicana (PRO).
In the lead-up to the scheduled debate, the government negotiated the final details of the labor reform bill and indicated that additional last-minute adjustments could be made during the session. Out of the original 182 articles in the proposal, agreements were reached on 28 modifications, highlighting the collaborative nature of this legislative process. One significant amendment involved eliminating a provision that aimed to decrease corporate income tax rates, responding to concerns raised by the governors.
This labor reform is pivotal for the government's strategy to modernize labor laws in Argentina, aiming to enhance economic recovery and adaptability. The outcome of the vote will not only impact the labor market but also reflect the effectiveness of the current administration in navigating political divides and achieving consensus in a polarized environment.