Although there can be more than one union per working sector, only one is formally authorized to participate in collective labor negotiations. Labor conditions — known as convenio colectivo de trabajo — from a certain sector can only improve compared to what the Labor Contract Law states,” he explained. How do labor negotiations work? Although these meetings can address specific labor conditions, updating salaries has become increasingly prevalent in recent years due to sky-rocketing inflation. When unions and employers don’t sit down for negotiations, labor conditions established in previous meetings remain in place, including salaries.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald May 21, 2024 07:37 UTC