This Monday, the Ministry of Labor held a social dialogue table with employers and unions. Unemployment benefit reform, which fell short in January with votes against PP, Vox and Podemos, was discussedand this now wants to develop with the contributions of social actors.
It is the Labor Party’s intention to consider this reform on the basis of the text adopted by Congress.
The first decree law expanded the scope of the subsidy to h groupsUntil now, those under 45 years of age and those without family responsibilities were exempt, and this amount was increased from 480 euros to 570 euros 540 euros for the first six months and the next six months, eligible for employment for the first 180 days.
But reform interruption overpriced Social Security Allowance for citizens over 52 years of ageIt was put into practice in 2019 to prevent damage to the future pensions of this group.
This point led to a vote against Five Podemos MPs and tipped the balance in favor of no.
Labor advocates maintaining a plan agreed within the Government after months of discussions with the Department for the Economy; but is open to listening and presenting improvement suggestions from social actors.
Regarding the duration of this table, Secretary of State for Employment Joaquín Pérez Rey pointed out that there is no predetermined deadline, but that it should be “nimble” and “not take too long” since there is already a text to work on. and being able to incorporate the views of unions and employers.
“Social dialogue works poorly due to strict deadlines”It had an impact.
A reform linked to European funds
The first regulation regarding the reform could not be officially passed at the social dialogue table due to the limited time given for its approval, despite discussions and exchange of ideas with employers and unions on the subject.
After the failure of the Congress, the Government in principle two months to re-approve this reforma change in connection with the fourth disbursement of European recovery funds of €10,021 million; this is a payment that could be put at risk if it is eventually delayed.
However, Spain could be given more time and this period could be extended by more than three months because, in principle, community rules allow this if there is an agreement with the country in question.