Unión por la Patria presented a counter-labor reform project in the Chamber of Deputies to protect labor rights and regulate platform work. This initiative differs from the Government's modernization plan, which is progressing in the Senate but faces hurdles in Deputies. The Peronist project expands maternity and paternity leaves amid extraordinary Congress sessions until late February.
The Unión por la Patria bloc, representing Peronism, submitted its own labor reform project to the Chamber of Deputies on February 6, 2026. This 'counter-reform' serves as an alternative to President Javier Milei's Government's 'labor modernization' plan, which seeks approval in extraordinary sessions called from February 2 to 27.
The Peronist project emphasizes protecting 'the rights to work and decent conditions,' as per its description. It includes regulations for platform-based digital work and expansions of maternity and paternity leaves. These measures contrast with the official initiative, which proposes changes to the labor world, tax reforms, and the elimination of specific statutes for sectors like traveling salespeople, hairdressers, private drivers, and journalists.
In the Senate, the officialism, led by Patricia Bullrich, pushed a request for a session next Wednesday at 11 a.m., backed by 44 senators from allied blocs such as PRO, UCR, and provincial sectors. Signatories include Beatriz Ávila, Carlos Arce, and Luis Juez. Official sources estimate at least 41 votes for general approval, though they negotiate modifications to address demands from banks, SMEs, and governors, without altering the majority opinion.
However, in Deputies, time is pressing due to holidays like carnival, complicating the government's strategy. Bloc leaders informed President Martín Menem that there is insufficient margin after Wednesday. Officialism downplays delays but admits adjustments to the text during the Senate session to facilitate progress.
This Peronist presentation adds tension to the debate, highlighting divisions in a Congress operating at different paces between chambers.
