Medio Vinalopó’s Entrepreneurs Circle is born
This outcome comes from the conference organized by the Alicante State Labor Union (uepal) in collaboration with the Medio Vinalopó Entrepreneurs Circle. Held in Elda, the event explored the topic “Business Reform: The impact and implementation of the continuous-discontinuous contract.” Daniel Zahanero, the Circle’s chairman, acted as moderator; Vincent Sanghead of labor inspection in Alicante presented; Carmen Palomar, general secretary of CC OO Vinalopó, spoke, as did Ismail Senent, general secretary of UGT Vinalopó; Maria Antonia Oliva, president of the Alicante Social Alumni College; and Marian Canoe, head of avekal, contributed to the discussion. This gathering highlighted the real-world reach of reform measures and the collective effort to align regulations with operating needs. (Attribution: Uepal conference records)
Elda wants clearer access to industrial areas from the Madrid highway
The conference opened with the Vice President of uepal, Juan Jose Hernandez, setting the tone for a broader conversation about how the labor reform, endorsed by unions and companies alike, can improve worker conditions and boost company capacity and productivity. Yet participants called for a unified, practical approach to translating the reforms into everyday business practice so that the rules fit the realities on the ground. (Event summary attribution: Uepal)
All speakers stressed the significance of the rise in permanent contracts, now at 46 percent, a figure seen as a move away from the prior pattern that neared 90 percent for temporary arrangements. Carmen Palomar, general secretary of CC OO Vinalopó, and Ismail Senent of UGT Vinalopó, emphasized the need to curb contract abuses in sectors such as footwear and farming. By reducing irregular hiring, markets can foster fair competition and protect workers who deserve stable arrangements. (Speaker notes: CC OO Vinalopó, UGT Vinalopó)
Elda’s future is debated among social and political actors
Marian Canoe argued for an end to the stigma surrounding the footwear industry and urged clearer rules to support the sector’s reputation as a top job creator in the Valencian Community. Avekal’s representative added that the business cycle now requires tailored responses to specific markets and customers rather than broad, year-to-year statistics that may not reflect actual conditions. (Policy remarks: Avekal)
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Vinalopó businessmen push for more industrial land
The conversation continued with concerns about the lack of a uniform benchmark for industrial space. Zahonero warned that without clear criteria, micro and small firms may face long-term risks, including reduced efficiency, loss of competitiveness, and a compromised position in a global market. Many companies feel pressure from labor inspectors, which can push some to move toward permanent hiring. The head of the Social Alumni College noted that legislation often seems designed with large firms in mind, leaving smaller companies to navigate overloaded administrative systems. The labor inspection chief added that criteria are tailored to each business, and courts consider whether activity patterns extend beyond fixed periods to determine the appropriate contract mix. (Policy notes: Zahonero; Palomar; Senent; Avekal; Social Alumni College; Supreme Court considerations)