Bill proposals presented in Neuquén to regulate labor and pension rights for family caregivers
“Who cares for the caregivers: "We do not exist," the stories behind a bill in Neuquén”
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Family members of people with disabilities in the province of Neuquén are promoting two bills in the provincial Legislature. The initiatives seek to establish a reduction in the workday for public agents and an early retirement scheme.
The proposals arise from the collective organization of mothers and female workers who combine their formal jobs with the intensive care of family members with disabilities or chronic illnesses. The protagonists point out the daily difficulties in coordinating treatments, therapies, and work shifts.
The first project proposes reducing the workday by up to 25% for public agents who perform caregiving tasks, without a salary reduction, and incorporates special permits for medical contingencies.
The second project contemplates an early retirement scheme for direct caregivers who prove at least 20 years of contributions to the Neuquén Social Security Institute (ISSN), receiving 90% of the active salary.
- Two bills were presented in the Legislature of Neuquén.
- A reduction of up to 25% in the workday is proposed for public caregiver agents.
- Early retirement is proposed with 20 years of contributions to the ISSN and 90% of the active salary.
- The initiatives seek to make visible and legally recognize the burden of family caregiving.
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