While no timetable or specific measures have been announced up until now, the Argentinian government has progressively painted a picture of its upcoming labour reform by a series of statements to specialised press. The push to reform is due to initiate after mid-term legislative elections, ending on Sunday 22 October and which the government is expected to win. With the promise that it will not draw inspiration from the Brazilian model (see article n°10312 on the recent reform in the country), the government plans a gradual shift, one sector at a time.
Once held up as an example to follow and one which at times pressured Argentina to follow suit, an approach inspired by Brazil, Argentina’s biggest trading partner, is being cast aside. Speaking on October 12 at an annual summit, IDEA, which brings together the leaders of the biggest companies in the country, the secretary for inter-ministerial coordination Mario Quintana said: “Do not expect a large-scale labour reform.” Meanwhile, a member of the government which spoke to the El Cronista...
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