The Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations of the Private Business Sector (UCCAEP) asked that both the union and government representatives sit down to talk about the differences they have over the Bill for the Strengthening of Public Finances.
The call is for them to
look for ways to resolve these differences, in a framework of respect and tolerance, always thinking about the benefit of the country and not seeking to protect the interests of a few as in the issue of public employment.”
We must understand Costa Rica is going through difficult times and we need to move forward in a supportive and prompt manner in which we will all have to give in and look for a solution to the fiscal crisis that already affect us. Demonstrations will not solve the country’s fiscal situation, since the only thing it will cause is a significant impact on society and on the national economy,”
said UCCAEP president Gonzalo Delgado.
The representative of the business sector believes it’s unfair that unions announce a strike movement when the bill is in the process of discussion and analysis and has not yet been approved by the Legislative Assembly, especially within the framework of the Rule of Law. These situations have already affected various sectors of the country and the supposed “remedy” they offer with these actions ends up being worse than the “disease”.
For example, in the past, the South Zone experienced one of the most difficult times when the unions paralyzed the banana companies of that region, generating a productive crisis with social implications, among them, the loss of work. Today, that region is considered one of the most depressed in the country.
Delgado recalled that from the productive sector there were also some differences on the tax plan under discussion, but that they have been resolved after a transparent dialogue with different actors.
I also believe that it is not appropriate to call for strike and paralyze basic services for which Costa Ricans pay and, in many cases wait for months to be able to receive them; it is not fair that thousands of citizens have their rights restricted,”
concluded Delgado.