The President of the General Union of Workers (UGT), Gerson Guzmán López, reported that he had requested a meeting with the chief executive to make himself available and work together to resolve issues about which the governor would have expressed dissatisfaction. such as labor reform and the working conditions of civil servants.
“We have read with great interest the statements in which, in addition to expressing his dissatisfaction with the labor reform and his desire to improve the working conditions and salaries of civil servants, the Governor is interested in halting the reduction in pensions and changing those laws that they have taken away essential rights from the working class. For this reason, we request a meeting for dialogue by letter and make ourselves available to cooperate in this matter and that all this results in the best benefit for the workers and for the reconstruction of a better country, ”he explains. from.
The union leader said UGT has the greatest interest and openness to a dialogue with the governor on these and other issues affecting the work environment of the more than 10,000 employees they represent in the public sector, state-owned and private companies.
“ We make available to the governor and the country to contribute the experience of 60 years of our union, in defense of the interests of the working class and the well-being of the country, to find adequate answers to the proposals made by the first executive were made public, ”said.
Guzmán López also added in his letter, to be part of the conversation, Judge Taylor Swain’s recent decision to overturn legislation favoring the country’s working class.
“It is extremely important to correct as soon as possible Judge Taylor Swain’s decision that invalidates the approved legislation granting employees the right to 30 days of vacation and their regular vacation leave. By correcting this misguided court action, employees can enjoy the time it takes to take care of their health, recover from their workday and spend quality time with their families, ”he said.
The chairman of the General Union of Workers did not rule out other sectors joining the dialogue proposed by his union.
“We have no doubt that members of the trade union movement, as well as other organized sectors of our society, would be interested in participating in this dialogue. We hope that our request for a meeting will be positively considered and that we can start this relevant and necessary conversation soon, ”concluded Guzmán López.