11/07/2026 16:09 - Politica
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the Argentine province of Entre Ríos is bracing for a day of intense union activity and legislative debate. The Multisectorial in Defense of the Pension System has called for a strike and mobilization that will culminate in a march to the Government House in Paraná, the provincial capital. This happens as the provincial Senate meets in a special session scheduled for 9:30 AM.
For our international readers: Argentina has both a national pension system (administered by ANSES) and provincial pension systems for public employees in certain provinces. Entre Ríos operates its own system under Law 8.732. The provincial Executive Branch, currently led by Governor Rogelio Frigerio, is pushing a reform to address financial deficits, but unions argue it will impoverish workers.
Active workers, retirees, and union organizations are expressing their rejection of the reform project driven by the Executive Branch. From the Multisectorial, they specifically question the modifications to retirement ages, years of contributions, and the calculation of pension benefits.
The debate in the Senate commissions revealed agreements and differences between the ruling coalition (PRO-UCR-LLA) and the Peronist opposition (PJ). Both blocs presented proposals to reform the system, though with nuances in their application.
| Reform Aspect | Ruling Coalition Project | Peronist (PJ) Proposal |
|---|---|---|
| Retirement Age (women / men) | 60 and 65 years | 60 and 65 years (for new workers) |
| Years of Contributions | 35 years | 35 years (for new workers) |
| Initial Pension Calculation | Average of the last 15 years | Regressive changes for new entrants |
| Survivor's Pensions | Reduction from 75% to 70% | Reduction from 75% to 70% |
| Special Teacher Regime | Increase in age and contributions | Age 57/59, 30 years of contributions (20 in classroom)* |
*Note: PJ Senator Juan Pablo Cosso presented a new wording modifying teacher requirements to 52 years (women) and 54 years (men), with 25 years of contributions, and 45 years for special education with 20 contributions, aligning closer to current norms.
Despite the modifications presented by the PJ bloc, the Secretary General of Agmer (the main teachers' union in the province), Abel Antivero, was blunt in confirming that the union's rejection "remains in place." Antivero denounced that the legislative calendar was strategically planned during the school recess to try to demobilize the protest. "For us, both proposals are projects that imply an adjustment and an impoverishment plan," stated the leader, reviving the slogan "Law 8732 must not be touched" and urging a massive turnout this Wednesday.
The Multisectorial has also raised concerns about the declaration of a two-year Pension Emergency included in the project. This would grant special powers to the governor and the president of the Pension Board. They fear this could enable arbitrary actions and cuts to disability pensions, affecting the historic 82% mobile pension rule, and promoting a "hidden harmonization" with the national system.
Sources: Elonce, Prensa Obrera, El Heraldo.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
