UOM: new wage agreement with an IMGR of ARS 1,120,959 for the Aluminium branch
The Metalworkers’ Union (UOM) and the employers’ chambers signed a wage agreement with staggered increases until April 2027 and a cumulative rise of 23.5%. For September 2026, the Global Reference Minimum Income (IMGR) in Branch 1, Aluminium, was set at ARS 1,120,959.42, including non-remunerative bonuses.
By aluminio.ar · Based on reporting by calcularsueldo.com.ar

What you need to know
- The hourly rate for an entry-level worker in Branch 1, Aluminium, is ARS 4,546.44, and for a skilled tradesperson it reaches ARS 6,280.51.
- The agreement includes an extraordinary payment of ARS 210,000 in three instalments of ARS 70,000 between August and October 2026.
- The non-remunerative bonus rises from ARS 30,000 in August to ARS 40,000 in September 2026.


