After nearly six months of wage conflict that included 25 strike days in the capital and 28 in the interior, Córdoba's judicial employees have sealed a historic deal. On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in a general assembly held under strict security measures, 70.7% of members of the Judicial Branch Workers Union (AGEPJ) voted in favor of the offer put forward by the Superior Court of Justice (TSJ) and the provincial government.
The result was decisive: 810 votes in favor (70.7%), 276 against (24.1%), and 59 who rejected and called for continuing strike action (5.1%). A total of 1,146 members participated, making it one of the largest assemblies in the union's history.
The agreement was formally signed on Wednesday, September 2, at the Labor Secretariat, with representatives of the union, the provincial executive, and the TSJ present. With this signature, the strike is lifted, and court services—which had suffered delays and suspensions throughout the first half of the year—return to normal.
Key Points of the Agreement
Earlier Equalization Payments
The equalization payments with the Federal Justice system, originally scheduled for July 2027 and July 2028, have been moved forward to September and December 2026. For the clerk and assistant clerk categories, this will immediately reflect in this month's paycheck.
Permanence Bonus and Non-Salary Addition
50% of the 'permanence' concept will be paid for all categories, plus a non-salary bonus of 1.9% that will remain until the next collective bargaining review.
Reduction of Extraordinary Contribution
The extraordinary contribution to the Pension Fund will drop from 8% to 6%. This benefits 1,400 employees as well as judges and officials. It translates to a 2.8% increase in take-home pay and represents a monthly cost of $2,400 million for the provincial treasury.
No Deductions for Strike Days
The government has committed to not deducting outstanding strike days. Previously, between $200,000 and $450,000 had been withheld for five strike days; these amounts will now be refunded in installments, according to the agreed schedule.
Concrete Salary Impact
The agreement guarantees increases that exceed the national benchmark. For the lowest category, the raise is 5.65% above the Supreme Court guideline. All other categories will see increases of between 7.66% and 14%.
A telling statistic: the starting salary for an auxiliary without a degree or seniority went from $789,411.20 in April 2025 to $1,577,952 in September 2026—a 99.9% increase in just seventeen months. This wage now covers 100.8% of the Basic Basket (CBT) for a typical family, a milestone for the sector.
The monthly wage cost of the agreement is $1,800 million, rising to $2,400 million when including the contribution reduction.
Reactions and Context
The Secretary of Human Capital, Gustavo Panighel, praised the agreement, highlighting dialogue as the key to resolving the conflict. The Minister of Justice and Labor, Julián López, also took part in the negotiations and the signing. Governor Martín Llaryora is closely monitoring the progress of the wage talks.
On the union side, AGEPJ leader Federico Cortelletti emphasized that the deal was achieved thanks to the “unity and perseverance” of the workers. He also warned that the union will continue to demand full application of the Equalization Law for retirees.
The Pending Conflict with Judges
The agreement with judicial employees does not resolve the claims of judges and magistrates, who continue to demand compliance with the Equalization Law with the Federal Justice. According to official data, provincial judges currently earn approximately 77% of the salary of their federal counterparts, while the goal is to reach 90%. They also seek the elimination of the 30-year cap on seniority bonuses.
There are hundreds of lawsuits and nearly a thousand administrative appeals filed by magistrates, indicating that the dispute will continue in both political and judicial arenas.
Main source: LMDiario