The teachers' collective bargaining agreement in Buenos Aires has been put on hold after an offer was rejected by the FUDB.

The Buenos Aires Teachers' Unity Front (FUDB) was convened by the Buenos Aires provincial government to discuss teacher salary negotiations . The meeting was held at the Ministry of Labor headquarters in La Plata. Officials from the Finance, Labor, Public Employment, and Education ministries participated. The meeting ended without any concrete progress. The FUDB, which represents the unions AMET, FEB, SADOP, SUTEBA, and UDOCBA, rejected the salary offer or proposal , considering it insufficient given the "complex economic situation" facing Buenos Aires teachers.

In a statement, the Front stated that the official offer falls short of restoring the purchasing power lost due to inflation. "A real improvement is needed that addresses the needs of the sector," they stated. The collective bargaining agreement was adjourned, pending a new proposal from the Executive Branch.

The government has made no public statements, although a new call for tenders is expected in the coming days. Meanwhile, unions emphasize the urgency of a better offer. They assert that teacher salaries continue to fall in the face of rising costs of living.

The FUDB insisted that the economic situation of education workers is critical. Therefore, they demand a concrete and short-term response. "There is no room to wait any longer," they warned.

The discussion on teacher salary negotiations is taking place amid a turbulent political climate. This Monday, Governor Axel Kicillof announced the splitting of elections in the province of Buenos Aires. The decision separates the provincial elections from the national ones.

The Buenos Aires elections will be held on September 7. The local primaries are scheduled for July 13. Then, on October 26, the elections for national deputies and senators will take place. Furthermore, Axel Kicillof called for the suspension of the primaries, but that measure has not yet been considered by the Legislature.

The FUDB emphasized that political times should not hinder negotiations. "The priority is to resolve the salary dispute. The classrooms need certainty," they concluded. The outcome of the next meeting will be key to determining whether progress is made toward an agreement.