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Workers in Argentina face the biggest blow to their employment rights since the military dictatorship of the 1970s
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I wonder if Milei can pull this off?!What specific rights and policies are we talking about here? There's a lot of talk and strong statements, but not much clear information.
Are we talking about the freedom for workers to choose whether or not to join a union, and not being forced to contribute their hard-earned money to it?
Or maybe it's about preventing health insurance costs from going up (or benefits going down) because employer contributions have to go through a middleman?
Could it be about having more consequences if workers don't do their job properly, or if they stop working altogether?
And what about allowing peaceful protests instead of violent blockades against companies that need to keep making money to pay their employees?
From my perspective, it seems like the biggest losers in these reforms are the unions and their leaders. They're losing their control over certain powers, like using violence, and their ability to dip into the pockets of every Argentine worker. That's probably why there's so much resistance, even though they've been silent for the past four years when many workers were dealing with low wages and living below the poverty line.
This is absolute horseshit! Clearly, you have no understanding of the business world in Argentina. My company had to completely withdraw from doing business in Argentina because of the outrageous costs associated with employee liabilities and the incessant, disruptive strikes. It's like they're deliberately sabotaging their own opportunities. It's beyond infuriating, and I wouldn't be surprised if the union bosses are still raking in benefits, while the rest of us suffer the consequences. Not very smart at all!Sure thing! In Argentina, employee rights might not be as good as in most European Union countries. However, saying that this is a big problem for job creation and investments is not entirely accurate. It's not fair to blame basic labor rules in Argentina for holding back the economy. Comparing Argentina to Bangladesh might not be the best idea. Instead, we should look for ways to find a balance between protecting workers and boosting economic growth.
This is absolute horseshit! Clearly, you have no understanding of the business world in Argentina. My company had to completely withdraw from doing business in Argentina because of the outrageous costs associated with employee liabilities and the incessant, disruptive strikes. It's like they're deliberately sabotaging their own opportunities. It's beyond infuriating, and I wouldn't be surprised if the union bosses are still raking in benefits, while the rest of us suffer the consequences. Not very smart at all!
My apologies for the misunderstanding. I'm with you on the importance of enforcing existing rules, especially when it comes to tackling off-the-books work. Leaving it up to people to decide whether to pay taxes or not can create big problems, and companies should face consequences if they don't follow the rules. Just think about how much money is lost from the budget when 6 million people aren't paying their fair share! Working off the books is like a cancer for society, and it should be dealt with seriously.
And I hear you on the unions. In Argentina, they often seem more like a mafia, fighting for their own interests rather than genuinely helping the workers. It's frustrating when they don't seem to be on anyone's side but their own.
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