The politics of pension reforms in Latin America: Insights for trade unions

Seminar: 12.30 – 13.40 (CET)  |   Sandwich Lunch: 12.00 

How do societal actors influence pension reform – and why do similar reforms lead to very different results? This hybrid seminar takes a critical look at pension reforms in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay since the early 1990s, unpacking the political dynamics and actor coalitions behind divergent policy paths. The Seminar will present recent research on the topic by Professor Marina Angelaki and colleagues.

Keynote speaker: Marina Angelaki, University of the Peloponnese
Discussants: Leandro N. Carrera, London School of Economics, Evelyn Astor, International Trade Union Confederation
Closing remarks: Slavina Spasova, OSE
Chair: Danai Konstantinidou, OSE