Workers in Ciudad Real's metal industry call for SMAC intervention due to the impediment of their collective agreement
In an unusual but necessary move, the business representation of Ciudad Real's metallurgical sector has requested mediation from the Mediation, Arbitration and Conciliation Service (SMAC) for the negotiations of the new collective agreement. This decision was made as a last resort when other options have been exhausted.
The mediation is needed due to the inflexible stance of the union in recent meetings. The union representatives have rejected any alternative proposal to their demands, which do not adapt to the variety of realities existing in the sector in the province. As a result, the union representatives have left the negotiating table and announced a possible strike.
The metal sector in the province comprises large corporations, hundreds of workshops, installers, technical services, and small businesses. Thousands of people are employed across these businesses throughout the province. The sector's employers' association has emphasized its commitment to continued negotiations, with a focus on considering everyone, not just a few.
The union's use of pressure as their only strategy has raised concerns. Applying the union's demands to the entire sector could potentially jeopardize the viability of many small businesses. The statement highlights the need for a provincial agreement that is not based on a single perspective.
The labor conditions should not be defined solely based on models applicable to large industries with specific resources and structures. The metal sector's stance sends a clear message of its commitment to finding a fair agreement that benefits all parties involved.
If you are seeking precise, up-to-date information on this mediation process, I recommend consulting local Spanish labor news outlets, union statements, or official communications from the Ciudad Real metallurgical industry stakeholders. The future of the agreement is at stake, hence the necessity of mediation.
- The mediation is necessary due to the inflexibility in union negotiations, as the union's demands do not align with the realities of the diverse businesses in Ciudad Real's metal sector, including finance, employment, and business within the industry.
- The metal sector employers' association emphasizes the need for a provincial agreement that considers everyone, not just a few, to prevent potential financial consequences for small businesses and maintain a fair employment environment.
