More than 8,700 domestic workers from Alicante will be able to collect unemployment

The decree also includes other important improvements such as: elimination of withdrawal figureallowed employers to fire local staff with minimal compensation without reason. From now on, the reasons that strengthen the protection of these workers need to be proven. In addition, a study commission is formed to analyze occupational diseases affecting this group.

The regulatory change also comes after Congress ratified Spain’s accession to Convention 189 of the International Labor Organization (ILO) in June, which already includes the obligation to regulate the right to unemployment of domestic workers.

Decree for trade unions, “honor of housework“It’s a profession mostly run by women, so they see it as progress in the struggle. feministA commendation also emphasized by the Minister of Labor and the Second Deputy Head of Government, Yolanda Diazin the presentation of the legislative text.

Thus, in the case of Alicante, out of 8,747 contributors with an average private Social Security regime in the last month of January, 8,222 women, ie 94% from the total. “Not all requests are included, but this is a very positive step. This will provide workers with safety“, point Yolanda Carillo, CC OO Construction and Services Federation in l’Alacantí-les Marines. In addition, the union representative trusts that the possibility of accessing unemployment benefits will also be an incentive for these m’s.Women who do not want to register with the Social Security Institution so as not to have to pay their contributions, so many did not insist on the need to arrange their situation with their employer.

In this sense, as the general secretary of l’Alacanti and the UGT in the Navy recalled, yassel sanchezthere are also many workers in this group foreignmust contribute to regulate their situation.

“This change brings forward a work that is essential to society, people looking after our homes and many times from our loved ones,” said Sánchez, pointing out that further progress is needed on other issues, such as disease prevention. occupational hazards in an occupation that often requires significant physical exertion and involves, for example, the processing of chemical products.

After the decree was approved by the Government this Tuesday, October 1st When contributing to unemployment and the Salary Guarantee Fund becomes mandatory, this will mean an increase in the payments already made by both domestic workers and their employers. However, to avoid overexertion, the Administrator may also 80% bonus in these new quotes.

In addition, the joint entitlement to leave due to illness or accident retains a 20% discount on contingency contributions and other existing bonuses depending on the household composition. depending on large families or income level.

Discrimination against domestic workers, as they did not have the right to strike, was particularly evident during the election period. quarantineWhile other employees benefited from ERTE, many professionals found themselves unable to do their jobs without gaining any benefits.