"Yes" to the support of hotel employees who did not receive a bonus

The agreement is expected to be approved at tomorrow's meeting of the Council of Ministers

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The SEC, through its declared position to be part of the solution, thus assisting in the better management of the problems that concern and affect the employees, had a meeting today with the Minister of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance, in relation to the need to expand the coverage of seasonal for the period December - January, which can not be covered by the existing agreement, in relation to the Plans of the Human Resources Development Authority (HRDA).

The SEC, through the dialogue process, having identified the gap created after the conclusion of the agreement, has been making efforts for days now for a final settlement of the issue.

In today's meeting with the Minister of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance, we have reached a mutually acceptable arrangement, so that the affected hotel employees who will use the possibility of coverage through the HRDA Plans receive an additional allowance for the period December - January.

This agreement is expected to be approved at tomorrow's meeting of the Council of Ministers.

The SEC expresses its gratitude to the President of the Republic, the Minister of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance, the Minister of Finance for the release of the necessary funds, as well as the President of the Democratic Alarm for raising awareness and assisting in the adoption of its proposal. TEC, which solves the problem.

It is also noted that, during the meeting with the Minister of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance, in which the SEC was represented by the Secretary General, the General and the Deputy Secretary General of the Federation of Hotel Employees, the process of expediting unemployment benefits and other benefits was discussed. the Social Insurance Fund.

The SEC continues to unite with the same documentation, consistency and efficiency, achieving arrangements that meet the needs of employees, making the most of the institutional framework of the Social Dialogue.