The project presented by deputies from Neuquén to guarantee presenteeism in schools through a bonus for workers who meet attendance and training requirements put the Aten teaching union on alert. In a plenary session of “emergency” general secretaries, mobilizations, a press conference and a 48-hour strike were defined this Sunday if the project advances in committees.
The meeting took place this Sunday the 23rd and began after 5:30 p.m. via Zoom, as reported by the provincial leadership of the union that answers to Marcelo Guagliardo.
The union stated that due to climate issues in the Province, a virtual meeting had to be held in which all sections participated. The national and provincial situation was analyzed, although in particular “what the presenteeism project and the modification of the licensing regime and teaching working conditions in the province mean for workers.”
The union finally decided to reject that project and called a presentation conference to this Monday, at 10:30, at the doors of the Neuquén Legislature together with the organizations that signed the statement.
Besides, They demanded to be heard in the Plenary of Commissions which will take place this Tuesday, while they called for a 48-hour provincial strike for this Wednesday and Thursday, “in case the commission has a favorable opinion.”
Besides, They also called for a mobilization against the treatment of the bill and clarified that if the bill is approvedAten will call assemblies on Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th, and a plenary session for July 5.
The Plenary met in memory of colleague Cecilia Martínez, founder of the CTERA and the CTA, and also spoke out against the Base Law and the fiscal package and for the freedom of the political prisoners of the Milei government. No to the criminalization of the just demands of the working class.
Also called for a mobilization with a concentration for Saturday, June 29at 11:30, at the request of Justice by Mariano, Mónica and Nicolás.
“A clear regression not only of our rights, but also of times of Sobischism”
In the middle of the week the union had already expressed its rejection of the initiative, which it considered as «a clear regression not only of our rights, but also of times of Sobischism in which the adjustment variable was the health of our colleagues«.
In a new statement released on Saturday, they once again questioned the project and They warned that this is “a direct attack on our working conditions and a hidden presenteeism” for Neuquén teachers.
For their part, this Sunday, organizations unions and social organizations of Neuquén They issued a statement in which They expressed solidarity with ATEN and rejected the initiative that entered the Legislature. «We call on the provincial deputies to “not violate constitutionally enshrined rights,” they stated in the writing.
The document was signed by UPCN, ANEL, CEC, Sejun, Fasemp, SIPROSAPUNE, Unvap, Adunc, Apunc, Fatpren, Fatsa, Sacra, Sarec, Pastry Workers Union, ATFN, Remises Drivers Union, Judicial Employees of the Nation, Satsaid, Uatre, Supara, Ajeproc, Mapuche Confederation of Neuquen (Xawvnko), Mapuche Education Center Norgvbamtuleayiñ, Labor Law Institute of the Bar Association, CTEP, Territorio Evita, MTD, Identity, CCC, Descamisados.
Presenteeism for teachers in Neuquén: what the project says and what its requirements are
The project of Incentive for Teacher Professional Development It was promoted by legislators Claudio Domínguez, Gabriel Álamo, Patricia Fernández, Gerardo Gutiérrez, Cielubi, Agustina Obreque, Juan Sepúlveda, Carina Riccomini, Alberto Raúl Bruno and Guillermo Monzani.
Specifically, it proposes for teaching staff to “provide effective functions by teaching, directing, supervising, guiding and collaborating in teaching tasks within the provincial educational system” quarterly payment of an additional amount of 10% of the assignment of the position that corresponds monthly to each worker.
The text indicates that it would be applied in the payments of the salaries for March, June, September and December of each year“considering its monthly accrual for the purposes of the settlement of the Supplementary Annual Salary (SAC)”.
Among the requirements to receive the Teacher Professional Development Incentive are that the absences do not exceed three quarterlywith a limit of two per monthduly justified and framed in the licensing regime.
Additionally, they must have the proof of attendance at a minimum of training determined by the Provincial Education Council in an Annual Teacher Training and Strengthening Plan, “which will be established annually prior to the beginning of each school year,” it is indicated.
