Sociedad Rural Argentina announced on May 4 that it has requested to intervene as a third party in the legal case Confederación General del Trabajo v. Estado Nacional, supporting the national government’s defense of the constitutionality and continued enforcement of the Labor Modernization Law.
The organization said its participation is based on concerns that suspending or declaring the law unconstitutional could directly affect employment, production costs, and economic activity, particularly within the agricultural sector.
Sociedad Rural Argentina warned that halting the law would impact legal certainty and disrupt normal labor relations throughout the country. The group also supported the government’s position regarding jurisdiction, stating that cases questioning “the validity of a law passed by Congress” should not be handled by National Labor Courts but rather by Federal Administrative Litigation Courts.
The organization criticized a precautionary measure that suspended application of the law, arguing this action alters the principle of separation of powers by setting aside legislation approved by Congress.
On substantive matters, Sociedad Rural Argentina stated that Law 27.802 aims to promote formal employment, reduce litigation, and improve competitiveness without affecting essential workers’ rights. The group said: “Labor modernization does not mean fewer rights but better tools to generate jobs, sustain production and strengthen legal certainty.”
In conclusion, Sociedad Rural Argentina reaffirmed its commitment to defending production, formal employment and respect for institutions.
