Judicial misconduct alleged by Díaz, as he accuses certain judges and claims the PP is prepared to engage in illegal institution hacking.
Spanish Labor Minister Proposes Direct Aid to Boost Productivity
In a significant move, the Spanish Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Labor, Yolanda Díaz, has announced plans for "direct aid to productivity" to support businesses in managing the reduced working day. This would be the first time such direct aid has been provided in the history of Spanish democracy.
Díaz's proposal is aimed at helping various sectors, including small law firms and cafes, adapt to the reduced working day. However, her statement does not provide specific details about the nature of this aid.
The proposal has been met with criticism from the People's Party (PP), who Díaz labels as an "antisystem party." The PP has opposed the reduction of the working day, with their leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, ironically having a change of heart on the issue. Díaz claims that the PP's opposition will be detrimental to workers and working women in Spain.
The debate over the working day and the four-day working week is not new. While Catalan companies, known for their double the productivity compared to Spanish companies, are reluctant to approve the reduction, Díaz is working with parliamentary group Junts, an occasional ally of the Government, to address their concerns, particularly for small Catalan and Spanish companies.
Díaz has been vocal about her views on the PP, accusing them of being willing to do anything to "hack" institutions. She has also criticized the far right, referring to political party Vox as an "antisystem party."
In a separate matter, the Attorney General of the State, Álvaro García Ortiz, is currently under investigation for the leakage of an email from Isabel Díaz Ayuso's boyfriend. Despite this, Díaz believes that García Ortiz is representing the country during the opening of the Judicial Year. She also believes that the debate on whether the Attorney General should resign is not reasonable.
Díaz has praised the work of judges and magistrates, but has also acknowledged that there are some with irregular conduct and political interference. She has emphasized that the reduction of the working day is not just about working less, but also about public health, emotional well-being, climate change, and the productivity of companies.
In a surprising turn of events, Feijóo has announced that he will not attend the opening ceremony of the Judicial Year in protest of García Ortiz. This decision comes as the Attorney General is being investigated for the leakage of the email.
As the debate on the working day and the four-day working week continues, it remains to be seen how Díaz's proposed direct aid to productivity will impact businesses and the Spanish workforce.
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