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The President of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, has emphasized the role of trade unions in the progress and development of Andalucía, while also stating that social dialogue is the cornerstone from which to address some of the key issues in Andalucía, a commitment of this Government from the outset and an explicit mandate of the Statute of Autonomy of Andalucía from 2007.
Moreno, who attended the inauguration of the UGT Andalucía Congress in Granada, stated that this union, with its Secretary General, Óskar Martínez, at the helm, has been a key player in numerous negotiations. «When days are spent negotiating at a table for the good of the people of Andalucía, and when a conducive atmosphere is created through institutional loyalty and dialogue, a sense of mutual respect is better understood, the foundation of the society we want to build,» he added.
He pointed out that any modern society, any society that wants to progress and advance, requires social dialogue as a powerful tool and highlighted that in the past six years, three major agreements have been reached including the Economic and Social Reactivation in July 2020; Extraordinary Measures in March 2021, and the Social and Economic Pact for the Promotion of Andalucía in March 2023.
He indicated that this pact, which is still in effect, has implemented measures such as a Youth Employment Plan with nearly 500 million euros, benefiting over 31,000 individuals, a New Strategy for Health and Safety at Work, and the Law on Institutional Participation of the most representative trade union and employer organizations in Andalucía.
The President of the Junta, Juanma Moreno, greets the Secretary General of UGT-Andalucía, Óskar Martín.
Moreno stated that we are living in complex and difficult times where we must face pressures and temptations, therefore advocating for the defense of the space of freedom that is the European Union, whose key, he said, «is democracy and where there have been significant advancements in various areas.»
In conclusion, he called for social unity in the face of uncertainty to defend basic values, dialogue, and respect for those who do not think or feel the same as us, as well as respect to build a more inclusive and positive society.
The event was attended by the Mayor of Granada, Marifrán Carazo; the Rector of the University of Granada, Pedro Mercado; the President of the CEA, Javier González de Lara, and the Secretary of CCOO Andalucía, Nuria López, among others.
Juanma Moreno signs a panel at the congress.