Panamanian government cuts child labor in four years of management

In his report, branch minister Luis Ernesto Carles said that dialogue and consensus distinguish Mitradel's work. He pointed out that during this period, there has been a reduction of strikes by 75 percent, with only three out of a total of 59 declarations that have been signed.

The most recent and extensive was that of construction workers. After a month of unemployment, they managed to make important demands such as salary increases, among others.

Carles said more than 200,000 workers have signed 300 collective labor agreements. 231 were negotiated directly.

The report also highlighted the approval of Law 59, which increased fines for companies that hire illegal aliens and minors, and both minimum wage adjustments, The incumbent recalled that, in partnership with the International Labor Organization, the first labor market intelligence unit was created, of which the first two-year report was recently presented to know the offers and

It should be noted that During these four years of management, the paternity leave was approved for three days, which aims to strengthen the family bond and that the father of the child badumes with the mother of the son or the daughter .

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