Gustavo MinayaDeputy secretary of the General Confederation of Workers of Peru (CGTP) confirmed to Infobae Peru that will be mobilized next Wednesday, May 14, and not on June 15, as initially believed.
According to the leader, they will go to the streets to demand the right to work and freedom of association. He warns that the government of Dina Boluarte does not comply with protecting the work and that the Ministry of labor has “endorsed” dismissals.
In that sense, he assured Successful What companies they use “Fraudulently the law” not to have the services of an employee which is part of trade union organizations.
“There is a tremendous contradiction between what was indicated by Mrs. Dina Boluarte and the reality that workers live. There are permanently employees individually and collectively. Even using the law fraudulently using the law to fire unionized workers to destroy trade union organizations in companies,” he said.
The leader also maintained that current management does not meet to protect work. “We reject the words poured by the lady Boluarte Because it contrasts with the reality that the country lives (…) we will go out again on the streets on May 14 to continue demanding the Government and the Congress of the Republic, respect for the sacred rights of Peruvians that we build wealth for the business sector, ”he told the radio.
On the other hand, he said that the Executive power It has failed in the fight against insecurity, since in the construction sector they are still victims of collection of quotas.
Also said that CGTP He remains in his position that the president should “take a step to the side.” This same opinion, he says, shared it to the president during a meeting held by the organization with the head of state.
Finally, Minaya indicated that May 14 coincides with the date on which Puno Social Organizations will participate in a national strike to demand Construction of the Andean gas pipeline.
As remembered, Boluarte He spread a message recorded on May 1, for Labor day, where he said that his administration maintains as a priority the defense of labor rights and the promotion of formal jobs.
“From our government we work tirelessly to protect labor rights, to boost economic growth, and to generate more decent employment with fair salaries. Because a country that respects the worker is a country that respects himself,” he said.
During the march held on Thursday, May 1 at the Lima centeron the occasion of International workerthe CGTP announced that it was going to mobilize soon. On that day, thousands of protesters, led by the secretary general of the CGTP, Jerónimo Lópezthey toured the main avenues of the Peruvian capital, including Colmena, San Martín and Abancay, until they reached the Congress of the Republic.
During the public act, López expressed his rejection of labor policies promoted by the government of On Biguarte and Congress, pointing out that these measures weaken fundamental rights such as collective bargaining, trade union organization and strike. “Today we take the streets not only to commemorate May 1, but to demand respect for labor rights,” he told Canal N.
The CGTP also questioned government statements about the Economic recovery and formal employment in the country. According to López, the figures presented by the President Boluarte They do not reflect the reality faced by Peruvian workers. The organization argues that, despite official data, unemployment continues to increase and labor reforms do not address the real needs of the working class.
According to the official website of the union, the current president is Luis Villanueva, while the vice president is Mauro Chipana. The Secretary General is Gerónimo López and the deputy secretary is Gustavo Minaya.
Among other positions are press and Communications Secretary, and the Secretary of Economy and Finance, represented by César Soberón and Hernan Chiroque.
