[Trending News] Goodbye to the early retirement of professional drivers – Transportation 3

The CETM reached an agreement with the CCOO and UGT unions that allowed the distrust of the strike raised for the sector throughout Spain. This agreement included, among other issues, the request for the start of the administrative file necessary for The application of reducing coefficients to the retirement age of professional drivers. In addition, it contemplated the signing of a protocol for the business control of alcohol and drug use, as well as the obligation of the medical recognition of the drivers. “However, Despite the commitment acquired in the SIMA, UGT subsequently modified its positionstating that it would not sign the request for reducing coefficients until the publication of the new Royal Decree that will modify the current regulations, ”they say from the organization chaired by Ovid de la Roza.

“UGT subsequently modified her position, stating that she would not sign the request for reducing coefficients”
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Finally, after months of contacts and meetings, on Monday a last act of mediation has taken place before the Sima in which it has been definitively verified, that UGT will not rectify its position and, consequently, it does not leave to comply with the measures agreed in October.

Those responsible for the CETM deeply regret this situation: “It makes it impossible for the materialization of the agreed measures on October 24”
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Deep disappointment

The CETM has reiterated its “deep disappointment” before the UGT position, which “It has made it impossible to sign the application for the establishment of a dialogue table for the application of reducing coefficients to the retirement age of professional drivers in the terms agreed on October 24 ».

It also regrets that “a crucial opportunity” has been lost to establish the obligation of medical awards and an effective mechanism for the prevention and control of alcohol and drug use in the transport of road goods. “These measures represent a historical demand of the sector and are essential to improve the safety and well -being of transport professionals,” they conclude.

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