Argentine Municipalities Grant Salary Raises and Face Layoff Dispute for Workers

The municipal government of Sauce de Luna approved a 2 % salary increase, an additional 2 % remuneration, and a one‑time bonus of AR$50,000 for most municipal staff, while continuing a 4 % non‑remunerative allowance to offset higher pension contributions.

In Morón, the municipal workers' union and local councilors protested a decision to terminate 170 employees poised to begin retirement benefits on 1 July, alleging procedural violations and potential losses to future pension entitlements. The union demanded suspension of the dismissals and a collective bargaining process to protect job stability and pension rights.