Argentina's education unions demand salary reforms amid stalled negotiations

In Buenos Aires Province, the Frente de Unidad Docente Bonaerense (FUDB) met with provincial authorities at the Ministry of Labour on June 13, 2026. The government presented no salary increase offer, prompting the FUDB to demand an urgent recomposition of teachers’ wages before the payroll system closes, citing inflation and the need for real income improvement. The unions also called for digital disconnection outside work hours, resolution of licensing issues, the completion of titularisation for technical‑education teachers, and updates to collective bargaining and institutional regulations. The province confirmed the timely payment of the mid‑year bonus and announced a 30 % rise in family allowance amounts.

Separately, University of Buenos Aires Vice‑Rector Emiliano Yacobitti said the national‑university conflict remains unresolved. He noted that while the government has recognized roughly 60 % of the financial demands outlined in the University Funding Law—including salary, operating costs, and university hospitals—full compliance with the law is still pending. Yacobitti highlighted the political impact of recent massive university protests, the loss of students and faculty due to economic pressures, and a significant brain‑drain in research. He called for a permanent dialogue channel between the government and universities to address these issues.