Guantanamo.- The first pilot meeting of specialized consultations was held in Guantánamo with key leaders of the education sector on the draft of the new Labor Code Law. This process will be extended to the union’s more than 800 labor groups.
This consultation process aims to disseminate the content of the legislative proposal and gather the criteria, opinions, and suggestions of educators, who constitute one of the fundamental pillars of Guantánamo society.
Among the most innovative proposals are the reduction of mandatory social service for recent graduates, the regulation of multiple employment with limited hours, and the expansion of family responsibility leave, among others that will be analyzed by educators in this eastern city.
During the meeting, directors, methodologists, specialists, and other education workers also analyzed articles related to salary protection, maternity and paternity rights, and social security, all within the unique context of the mission of educating new generations.
This democratic popular consultation demonstrates the will to improve Cuban labor legislation, adapting it to current realities and ensuring that the law reflects the needs and contributions of those in the classroom. The active participation of this sector is vital to enrich the draft labor code and ensure that the final law is fair, protective, and stimulating for educators.
The results of these assemblies in Guantánamo will be compiled and submitted to higher authorities, thus contributing to the national analysis that will define the final text of the Code.
The new law aims to strengthen the legal framework governing labor relations in Cuba, with a special focus on recognizing and protecting the invaluable work of education workers.
