Labor Minister swears in new vice ministers and highlights historic progress

 Santo Domingo. — The Minister of Labor, Eddy Olivares Ortega, swore in six new vice ministers appointed by President Luis Abinader this Monday, through decree no. 64-26, during an act held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Labor.

During the ceremony, Olivares Ortega described the swearing-in as “an exercise in institutional self-significance” and a strategic reinforcement to continue strengthening the country’s labor management, in line with the government’s priorities. He explained that the replacement of the outgoing vice ministers responds to a natural rotation process and specified that the relief constitutes a routine procedure, but a decision aimed at adding experience and technical training to ensure the continuity of the achievements. “This handover is not a simple administrative act; we seek to incorporate technical capabilities and leadership to consolidate a results-oriented management,” said the official, while acknowledging the probity, capacity, and great service provided by the outgoing vice ministers to the Ministry of Labor and the country.

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The newly sworn-in vice ministers are: Leonardo Manuel Gil, of Employment; Domingo Santana Castillo, of Labor Regulation; Ramón Efren Cuello Madera, of Social Security; Maritza Antonia Contreras Brito, of Mediation, Union and Business Affairs; Dulce Mercedes Quiñones, of Child Labor and Vulnerable Sectors; and Franklin Augusto Marte Bueno, of Inspection, Safety and Health at Work.

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In his speech, Olivares assured that the Ministry of Labor is among the institutions with the highest level of institutional performance and stressed that employment and labor formality have been pillars of the government program. He added that, for the first time, the minimum wage of non-sectorized companies exceeds the first quintile, which he considered a significant advance in favor of the purchasing power of workers. The minister also highlighted labor peace and tripartite dialogue between the government, unions, and employers as one of the country’s main assets. The activity concluded with the swearing-in ceremony, in which the new vice ministers pledged to uphold and enforce the Constitution, labor laws, and the principles of public service, in defense of the national interest.