Spain: Labor Shortages Cause Healthcare Waits
A Spanish business group is pushing the government to fix a problem. Many workers are claiming temporary disability. Negotiations about this issue have not worked for two years.
Spain has seen a significant increase in temporary disability claims over the last ten years. The number has doubled, which is a worry for businesses. Unions and employers agree that the healthcare system is a factor in the problem. They both want regional governments to improve healthcare. This includes fixing long waiting times for medical care.
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Highlights
Business Pressure on Government
The business group wants the government to act on absences.
Absence Increase
Temporary disability claims have doubled in the last decade.
Small Companies Affected
Rising absences hurt the competitiveness of small companies.
Healthcare Debate
Unions and employers agree poor healthcare causes long sick leave.
Call for Healthcare Reform
Both sides ask for better healthcare resources and shorter waits.