Thursday, 21 September 2023 03:46

Agreements that will benefit hundreds of delivery workers

Written by Leydin Sorto

Hundreds of delivery workers will benefit in their daily work thanks to a dialogue table that was established with the Ministry of Labor, which has offered to mediate between companies and workers due to the multiple accidents that have occurred in recent days.

The Minister of Labor, Rolando Castro announced at the end of the day the following agreements were established:

  • Life insurance: The employer will assume the cost of life insurance for the workers.
  • Work accident insurance: An insurance policy will be established to cover work accidents.
  • Elimination of the 30-minute limit: The 30-minute delivery time restriction will be eliminated, but service will be maintained within normal terms.

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  • Road safety education: A road safety education workshop will be implemented to improve worker safety on the roads.
  • Regulatory compliance: Labor contracts will be signed to comply with El Salvador's labor regulations.
  • Delivery of implements and equipment: The employer will provide equipment such as backpacks, gloves, knee pads, certified helmets, and other implements necessary to perform the work.

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  • Integrity of tips: Tips given by customers, regardless of the form of payment, will be given in full to the workers.
  • Incentive policies: Worker incentive policies will continue as normal.
  • The creation of a permanent dialogue table: A negotiating table composed of representatives of workers, employers and the Ministry will be established on a permanent basis.

"I am convinced that through dialogue the best consensus is achieved, we will continue to ensure the dignity and improvement of the working conditions of the most vulnerable sectors. We are committed to continue helping those who need it most through the fulfillment and protection of the rights of the working class", said Castro.

 

Translated by: A.M