dinero_admin Rolando Castro affirmed that the country has surpassed one million formal jobs and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the labor movement.
Labor Minister Rolando Castro participated this friday in the commemoration of International Workers’ Day, alongside representatives from various unions across the country, in a day focused on recognizing the contributions of the salvadoran working class.
During the event, the official received an award for his work in defending labor rights. In his remarks, he highlighted President Nayib Bukele’s support for the labor movement.
Formal employment surpasses one million
Castro stated that, for the first time in the country’s history, the number of workers with formal employment has surpassed one million, a figure that, he indicated, contrasts sharply with previous administrations, where levels remained between 650,000 and 750,000.
“The President has transformed and continues to transform the country”, the Minister of Labor stated, while reiterating his support for what he called the “authentic labor movement”.
Relationship with Unions
The official maintained that currently 95% of the labor movement comprises organizations that, he said, operate genuinely, while 5% respond to political interests.
He also defended the current administration’s direct relationship with unions, unlike that of previous governments.
International agenda and labor council
Castro also announced that a meeting of the Superior Labor Council will be held on may 5th, where topics such as the validity of union credentials and the formation of a tripartite delegation will be addressed.
This delegation will travel to Geneva, Switzerland, to participate in discussions on the so-called “Short List”, related to compliance with labor rights at the international level.
The minister stated that El Salvador has already been removed from this list at the regional level and expressed confidence that it will also be removed from the global list, highlighting progress in complying with labor agreements.
Recognition of the working class
The May Day commemoration served as an opportunity to highlight progress in labor matters and reiterate the authorities’ commitment to strengthening formal employment and workers’ rights in the country.
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