Yesterday a salary agreement was signed between the Municipality of Río Cuarto and Suoem Río Cuarto. This agreement, approved unanimously in the assembly held with the participation of delegates from the internal commissions, members of the board of directors and the salary analysis commission, represents significant progress in the defense of labor rights, said the municipal union.
The main points of the agreement are the following:
1. Salary increase:
– 8% to the basic salary for contracted and permanent staff, based on the salaries of April 2024, to be effective with the salaries of May 2024.
– $120,000 increase in basic salary, to be made effective with May 2024 salaries.
– 5% to the basic salary, based on the salaries of May 2024, to be effective with the salaries of June 2024.
2. Increase in stimulus concepts:
– 25% increase in the amounts corresponding to incentives for quality of service and assistance, personal merits and refreshments, with the settlement of salaries for May 2024.
– Additional 10% on salaries corresponding to June 2024.
3. Family allowances:
– 10% increase in the amounts corresponding to family allowances in May and an additional 10% in June 2024.
– Increase in the limits established for the different family allowances by 25% for May 2024 and 15% for June 2024.
“It is important to highlight that this agreement represents a global increase of 42% in the lowest categories, reaching a semi-annual increase of 131%. The evolution of the basic salary for the lowest category will be from $292,824 in January 2024 to $677,158.02 in June 2024. We reaffirm our commitment to continue working to defend the salary and purchasing power of all colleagues, preserving jobs. We deeply appreciate the constant accompaniment and support of all members. “We move forward, together and stronger!” said the union.
