La Romana. The United Union of Central Romana Workers (SUTRACER) and various labor organizations in the Eastern region expressed their rejection of the proposal to transfer severance pay to the social security system, a proposal that has generated concern among worker representatives.
During a public statement, union leaders questioned the recent declarations of the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Alfredo Pacheco, and reiterated their opposition to any initiative that implies modifying or eliminating this right contemplated in the Labor Code.
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Próspero Davance (Próspero Juan), national vice president of the National Confederation of Union Unity (CNUS), stated that severance pay constitutes a historic achievement for Dominican workers and warned that the unions are prepared to mobilize in defense of that benefit.
“We are not asking you or the business owners for anything. Leave us as we are. If you touch or change the severance pay, we are going to the streets,” expressed the union leader.
Davance maintained that severance pay is part of the labor guarantees achieved by the working class over decades and considered that any modification would represent a setback in terms of labor rights.
The meeting was also attended by Mártires Guzmán Castro, president of FEDERTRADE, who attended on behalf of the workers of the Eastern region and supported the position taken by the trade union organizations present.
Likewise, representatives of hotel unions and leaders of various labor organizations attended, who agreed to reject any reform to the Labor Code that affects the benefits acquired by workers.
Among the leaders present were Denis Roche Horsford, Pedro Rodríguez, Miguelito Das, Carlos Rodríguez, Luis Félix and Pedro Julio Cedeño, among other union leaders from the region.
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The union representatives reaffirmed their commitment to defending severance pay and warned that they will remain vigilant against any legislative proposal that seeks to modify this right, considered one of the main protection mechanisms for Dominican workers in the event of the termination of their employment contracts.
By: Manuel Peralta
