Argentina: collective bargaining increased of nearly 40% in one year

The numerous social conflicts led to a major increase in collective bargaining during the third quarter of 2008. It increased of 37% compared to the same period in 2007. Most concern wage adjustments. Conflicts and dialogue related with working conditions are still quite rare. (Réf. 081048)
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The Argentinean Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security, in charge of probating collective bargaining, listed 410 such procedures in the third quarter of 2008 (272 company agreements and 138 for branches or sectors). It increased of 37% compared to the same period in 2007. According to a report by the observatory of social law of the Confederation of Argentinean Workers (CTA – the largest independent union in the country), this major increase in collective bargaining is related to in

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