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Euskadi's High Absenteeism: A Social and Economic Challenge

High work absenteeism in the Basque Country (Euskadi) sparks debate between employers and unions.

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EconomyLabour MarketSpainSocial IssuesLaborAbsenteeism

ConfebaskFundación OrkestraUgtCcoo

Tamara YagüeMikel Torres

What is the main issue discussed in the article?: Euskadi, a region in Spain, has the highest rate of work absenteeism in Europe, with 5.8% of its workforce on sick leave daily, costing businesses significant amounts of money.
What solutions are proposed to address the problem?: Confebask proposes raising social awareness and finding solutions through collaboration with social agents. They also suggest a technical working group to analyze the problem comprehensively.
What is the impact of high absenteeism on businesses?: The high absenteeism rate in Euskadi is a concern for businesses, impacting productivity and competitiveness. Confebask, the Basque employers' association, is advocating for a social pact to address the issue.
Which sectors are most affected by high absenteeism rates?: The absenteeism rate is particularly high in certain sectors, such as transport and storage (over 10%), while lower than the national average in hospitality (around 3%). Public sector absenteeism exceeds 7%.
What are the differing perspectives of employers and unions on the causes of high absenteeism?: While some employers blame employee fraud, unions argue that the high absenteeism reflects poor working conditions and disrespect for labor laws, leading to conflict between the two sides.

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