CGT has launched a union political space and put pressure on the government: “We want to put MPs and senators and be part of a small table”

The General Confederation of Workers (CGT) launched today The national Peronist trade union movement During the celebration of Al-Biruni’s Loyalty Day, at the Sanitarios Obras stadium. It is the political arm through which trade unions aim to contest areas of power and place on electoral lists ahead of the 2023 elections.

In contrast to other years, October 17 showed the disintegration of the Todos Front into different factions. The ruling coalition failed to unite with a single act to mark the anniversary of the founding of Peronism. CGT leadership led this work Linked to Baryoneva.

king Luis Barrionovthe head of the gastronomic art, was present in the center of the stage with the rest of the leaders, leaving a flowery sentence. “Pyronie is dirty, I’m disappointed”Historic syndicate leader was judged before consulting a TV channel.

One of these was the event organized by the UGT, which aimed exclusively at the union wing allied with “Los Gordos” and barrionuevismo. “We decided to create a political space to be present in the discussions that Argentina needs,” he stressed. Hector Dar, Co-Director of the CGT and Secretary General of Health.

It was a work that brought twenty unionists on stage and included a series of speeches that focused on explaining the reasons for launching the union political space.

The hall was filled with about 4,000 people wearing flags and songs rooted in the Peronist liturgy. At first the lines of the national anthem were sung, and at the end the procession was sung by Los Mochachos Peronestas, as is customary, with the voice of Hugo del Carrell in the background.

“In a Peronist government, the CGT union is part of the government,” Dyer said during his message, adding: “We do not want to break Peronism, but we want Peronism with the workers.”

In turn, Gerardo Martinez, Secretary General of the Confederation of Construction Workers of the Argentine Republic (UOCRA), demanded that labor unions have places in next year’s electoral ballot. “We want to put in council members, provincial legislators, deputies and national senators,” the unionist launched.

“We can’t be stoned guests and they’ll respect us because we have the power,” Martinez said. The first speaker at the union meeting was the host, Jose Luis Linguere, of Opras Sanitareas. “Today is a day of reflection that should work to consolidate successes and correct mistakes. We must go back to the origin to restore the meaning of Peronism.”

This work was carried out at a time of tension between the CGT and the government. Although Los Gordos was close to the president, Alberto Fernandez, the relationship has broken up in recent weeks. The latest milestone in this estrangement was the appointment of Kelly Olmos as Secretary of Labor. The unionists are “disturbed” that the head of state did not consult them on the appointment of Claudio Moroni’s successor. Although they later publicly supported the new official, guild members consider that he was the new “shameless” of Casa Rosada.

CET letter against La Cámpora and defense of PASO

Sebastian Maturano, one of the most enthusiastic speakers at the trade union meeting, was the General Secretary of the CGT Youth Union. The leader protested the “absence” of trade union places at the small government table and referred directly to the organization founded by national MP Maximo Kirchner.

“We have the political tool to win the elections, which is the PJ. Today the PJ consists of 113 members. 14 of them are from the labor movement and 15 from La Campora. I have nothing against La Cámpora, but are they perhaps more important than us?” Matorano urged and asked: “Where is the place we deserve as organized workers?” At that moment, a wave of applause deafened the ears of the stadium. The audience chokes on Maturano with the whistles of the group associated with Kirchnerism.

Along these lines was the message of Andres Rodriguez, Secretary General of UPCN. “The labor movement deserves positions in Congress, and not with a finger, but by organic decision,” claimed the trade unionist, who was the only speaker who spoke under the stage, with a microphone in his hand, in the midst of the audience.

The labor movement was patient and tolerant. But beware that they come for our rights because we also know how to make a lesson a thunder,” Rodriguez threatened.

Another point that divides the ruling party is the debate over PASO. It is an issue closely related to the unions’ demand for more places for CGT candidates to be placed on the lists. is that “los Gordos” understands that with the request to abolish the candidate selection platform, Kirchnerism – the lead promoter of that initiative – is seeking to gain centrality in the discussion of closing the lists.

“PASOs are good because people choose and those who govern have a greater responsibility to deliver on commitments,” Carlos Acuña, co-director of CGT, said in an interview with the press. In this regard, the union was consulted about his preference for the 2023 presidential elections and the support of the Minister of Economy. “I would like the candidate for president to be Sergio Massa, a young man with a lot of enthusiasm and showing that by holding this hot iron,” Acuna praised.

Regarding Alberto Fernandez’s position, not to attend any work, they confirmed to CGT that they did not invite him because it was “union exclusive” work. “The president should rule. This is a union meeting,” explained the Secretary General of the service stations.

Criticism of inflation and the economy

The economy was another major focus of the speeches. The leaders questioned the government’s economic policy and defended the “need” to deepen joint negotiations and demand an additional fixed amount for the inflation process that was launched.

However, they made it clear that it was important to prioritize joint discussion over projects to promote a fixed amount of salaries. “It’s one thing or the other, and we already know that with the fixed amount or the bonus – which are different things – we lose workers. We want to restore purchasing power through parity,” a senior CGT leader told Infobae.

Dyer stressed in another section, “We need a stabilization plan and we should sit down to discuss it and not be with the workers’ back.” Along those lines, the Secretary General of UOCRA said they had a “bitter taste” about the economy and said: “We are not happy with what is happening in Argentina.”

However, yesterday afternoon, after hearing Massa’s announcement of raising the minimum non-taxable income tax, the trade union came out to support the measure.

“From the CGT, we welcome our fellow Economy Minister’s decision to raise the minimum income tax from November 1. Workers are the primary driver of the economy, and taking care of their salaries should be a priority,” Dyer said from his official Twitter account.

“The new non-taxable minimum is not enough, but I think it’s a good position,” Acuña added in a conversation with the press. “Masa does a lot of things, much better than the economists we had before, who took us where we are, and he was the one who calmed the waters a little bit,” the CGT trio said.

Among the trade unionists attending the event were leaders in attendance such as Julio Piomato (Judicial), Sergio Romero (UDA), Guillermo Moser (Light and Strength), Gaston Frutos (Bakers), Carlos Bonjour (Otitic), Oscar Mangón (Gas), Rodolfo Dier (Cars), Luis Hlebowicz (Pastry Chefs), Pedro Zampeletti (Paintings), Antonio Calo (Former General Secretary of the Workers’ Union), Jose Luis Lopez, National Youth Coordinator of UOCRA, Sabrina Díaz, Secretary General of the Saint Nicholas Chapter Gastronomy.

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