CEOE and Cepyme believe that the Ministry of Labor and Social Economy makes a serious mistake in disseminating a guide for action in the workplace in relation to the coronavirus that generates alertness and confusion as it does not correspond to the risk assessment carried out by the Ministry of health.
In addition, it has not had the participation of companies and trade unions, although we had previously requested it, contributing to greater uncertainty.
The businessmen have been working for weeks on the prevention and containment of the risk of contagion by the Ministry of Health and in perfect coordination with the rest of the social partners and other necessary agents throughout the national territory, while it is of a public health issue.
With this initiative, we understand that it responds to the political rhythm, the ministry ignores the social partners and leaves out the necessary protection of companies at a transcendent moment, publishing a document during the afternoon without even having previously communicated it to the organizations that They make up the social dialogue.
Thus, the Ministry of Labor document does not provide any news to guarantee the health of working people or to minimize the impact on economic activity.
It is limited to the transcription of rules and procedures that are not adequate for hypothetical emergency situations for reasons of public health risk. Nor does it respond to the assumptions of a sudden drop in activity or lack of supplies that are already affecting numerous sectors and companies, so we urgently request that exceptional measures be taken to protect companies in this situation in the context of social dialogue. and in coordination with all competent ministries.
