UOCRA ratifies construction wage rise for August 2026 across Argentina
The Union Obrera de la Construcción de la República Argentina (UOCRA) and business chambers signed a collective agreement covering June‑August 2026 that raises hourly wages for all construction categories. The new rates for August include Official Special $7,420 per hour in Zone A, Official $6,348, Mid‑Level Official $5,866 and Helper $5,399 in the same zone. Similar tables apply to Zones B, C and the C Austral region.
In addition to the base increase, the pact adds non‑remunerative payments ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 Argentine pesos per worker, the amount varying by occupational category.
Domestic workers’ minimum wages, set in July 2026, remain unchanged for August. For general‑task staff with retirement benefits the hourly rate is about 3,734 Argentine pesos, with higher amounts for supervisors and specialised tasks.
Other Argentine wage news includes the Corrientes governor stating no new public‑sector raises pending, a municipal agreement delivering an 11% increase for the second half of 2026, and a provincial payroll plan that sets a 13.5% rise for public employees through the rest of the year.
Entities: Argentina · Construction workers · Federación de Sindicatos de Trabajadores Municipales (FESTRAM) · Juan Pablo Valdés · Orfilio Marcón · Unión Obrera de la Construcción de la República Argentina (UOCRA)
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Official Special hourly wage in Zone A is 7,420 Argentine pesos. (UOCRA wage table)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The pact adds non‑remunerative payments of between 50,000 and 100,000 Argentine pesos, varying by category. (UOCRA agreement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] UOCRA and business chambers signed a collective agreement for construction workers covering June‑August 2026. (UOCRA agreement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Helper hourly wage in Zone A is 5,399 Argentine pesos. (UOCRA wage table)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Official hourly wage in Zone A is 6,348 Argentine pesos. (UOCRA wage table)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The agreement raises hourly wages for all occupational categories. (UOCRA agreement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Monthly 'Sereno' salary in Zone A is 98,058 Argentine pesos. (all)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mid‑Level Official hourly wage in Zone A is 5,866 Argentine pesos. (UOCRA wage table)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Domestic workers' hourly wage for general tasks with retirement is about 3,734 Argentine pesos. (Domestic wage tables)