Overview
- The Senate set a technical review led by lawyer Josefina Tajes for the second week of January, with a focused discussion on January 26 and treatment targeted for early February.
- CGT warns the cut in employer health contributions from 6% to 5% would reduce resources for union-run health funds, estimating a roughly USD 700 million annual loss.
- Union leaders have intensified lobbying of undecided senators and signaled possible escalation up to a national strike if the bill advances unchanged.
- The government shows internal divisions, with Patricia Bullrich open to adjustments to secure votes while other presidential allies argue there is no room for further changes.
- Two flashpoints driving negotiations are the proposed 3% employer-financed Labor Allocation Fund and corporate tax changes in Article 191 that governors say would lower provincial revenues, issues Santilli is discussing with allies such as Chubut’s Ignacio Torres.