The union assured that it rejects the implementation of the new system that affects the health certifications of public employees.
The new licensing regime began to take effect as of this Monday for public administration employees; However, since Confederation of State Officials (COFE) They continue to be against its implementation, which is why they announced a 24-hour strike that still has no confirmed date.
From the organization, they stated that they will fight the implementation of the new regime on three fronts: judicial complaints at the national level, complaints before international organizations, as well as promoting the union front.
Regarding union measures, next Wednesday the representatives of COFFEE to determine the date of the 24-hour nationwide strike that the union will carry out, as reported by its president, Martin Pereira, to Radio Monte Carlo.
On the other hand, he assured that judicial actions were carried out in conjunction with the presentation of annulment before the Administrative Litigation Court due to the unconstitutionality of the decree. In addition, they filed an international complaint before the International Labor Organization (ILO) taking advantage of the fact that a representative of the organization was in the country, who helped them present the accusation.
The leader assured that the government tries to “cash in” when workers are sick. “From the beginning of this discussion we proposed that stricter controls would have to be implemented than those in place today but not to go to salary deductions,” explained Pereira, who assured that in the extension of its implementation there was no discussion with the government regarding to the new regime.
What is the new licensing system about?
Until this Monday, public officials did not have money deducted from their salaries for certifications. With the modification, they will be entitled to a maximum of nine business days paid leave for illness or accident.
In addition, they may be requested alternately or consecutively for a period of one year. From the tenth day they will have the right to subsidy, which will be an amount equivalent to 75% or 100% of the salary, depending on several factors and every January 1st the number of days available will be renewed, which do not accumulate from one year to the next.
Source: Ambito
