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The Minister of Labor, Eddy Olivares Ortega, inaugurated this Wednesday the new premises of the La Romana Local Labor Office, a facility that will strengthen the services of guidance, conciliation, and protection of labor rights for workers and employers of this important province in the East.
During the event, the minister highlighted that the opening of this space represents a significant step towards bringing the State's services closer to the citizenry and ensuring compliance with labor legislation for the benefit of all productive sectors.
Olivares Ortega explained that the local job offices are the first door that citizens go to when they need guidance, mediation, or protection in the workplace.
"In these offices, complaints are received, conflicts are reconciled, employers and workers are guided, the formalization of employment is promoted, and the dignity of work is protected," said the official.
He pointed out that each new office strengthens the capacity of the Dominican State to ensure that the labor rights won by generations of workers remain alive and in force.
The minister also highlighted the hardworking spirit of the Romanian people and their contribution to national economic development.
"La Romana is synonymous with work, effort, and progress. Here, important productive hubs coexist, such as the sugar agro-industry, tourism, and a growing commercial and industrial activity that generates opportunities for thousands of Dominicans," he indicated.
Olivares Ortega stated that behind that development there are men and women who go out to work with dignity every day to support their families and contribute to the growth of the country.
During his speech, the head of the Ministry of Labor recalled the legacy of the union leader Mauricio Báez, whom he defined as a symbol of the struggle for labor justice and the dignity of the Dominican worker.
"The legacy of Mauricio Báez reminds us that the labor rights we defend today are the result of decades of struggle, dialogue, and commitment to a more just society," he said.
In that context, he announced that in the coming days the increase in the minimum wage of workers in the sugar sector will be finalized, a measure he described as an act of justice for those who have historically contributed to the development of one of the most emblematic productive activities of the national economy.
The minister highlighted that this decision reaffirms the Dominican government's commitment to the constant improvement of working conditions and to the strengthening of the tripartite dialogue between workers, employers, and the State.
Likewise, he explained that the new Local Labor Office will have the mission of serving as a meeting, conciliation, and solutions space, where labor conflicts can be resolved through dialogue and where citizens receive timely guidance.
"We want this office to be close to the people, accessible and efficient. That every worker who crosses its doors feels that the State is on their side, ensuring that labor law is complied with balance, justice and respect," he expressed.
The minister concluded by emphasizing that the economic growth of La Romana must be accompanied by decent employment, labor formalization, and greater opportunities for all.
"We will continue to strengthen the services of the Ministry of Labor throughout the national territory, bringing institutions closer to citizens and promoting a culture of respect for labor rights," he affirmed.
The event was attended by provincial authorities, representatives from the business and union sectors, as well as community leaders and collaborators from the Ministry of Labor.
