Overview
- Santilli confirmed the proposal will be reviewed in cabinet this week before its imminent submission to Congress.
- The government cites the 2017 Vaca Muerta collective-bargaining changes as the model, including shift reorganization, smaller crews and the removal of paid travel hours.
- The initiative seeks to bring millions of informal workers into the system, with officials noting roughly 6 million in private formal jobs versus more than 9 million informal.
- On his first official visit to Neuquén, Santilli met Governor Rolando Figueroa to align on priorities that include the 2026 Budget, tax reform and a new Penal Code.
- The Interior Minister is touring provinces to build support from governors and legislators, while union leaders have voiced concern about potential flexibilization.