La patronal se rebela contra la huelga general: "Es inadmisible"

The business lobby has rebelled against the general strike, deeming it inadmissible and illegal. The CEOE and Cepyme are analyzing the concrete conditions of the call when published to evaluate potential illegality and appeal to justice. The announcement of the general strike in response to the withdrawal of housing decrees has infuriated business organizations, who label the mobilization as an attempt to interrupt the electoral debate at the expense of social peace in the workplace.

The CEOE and Cepyme are concerned that the strike might violate labor legislation. Currently, the UGT and CCOO have not confirmed the date of the 24-hour stop, but the agreement's communication announced that the mobilization will take place in the autumn. This timing and the fact that union leaders admit that the strike was launched after the Congress dismissed housing decrees leading to early elections raise doubts about the strike's legality.

In a sharp statement published on Tuesday, the organizations led by Antonio Garamendi and Angela de Miguel assert that the announced general strike is a press tactic aimed primarily at provoking legislative and budgetary changes related to housing – a matter that falls under public administration, not businesses. Therefore, the business lobby considers the announced general strike not labor-related.

Considering the legality of the announced general strike is the issue at hand. The information available so far does not allow for a definitive assessment of the strike's legality, as it is pending ratification, lacks a specific date, and has not yet provided the legally required formal notice, according to the business lobby. They emphasize the need for legal verification and the preservation of the normal functioning of businesses.

The business lobby argues that this strike is a political strike, and the issue of its illegality should be addressed upon the actual strike's occurrence. Garamendi stated this in media interviews. In this regard, the business lobby urges the unions to reconsider their actions to maintain dialogue and social peace in a critical moment before the November 29 elections.

The business lobby leader, Garamendi, insists on maintaining tranquility, stability, and social peace responsibility as the key, rather than sowing division.