This Is the Fortune Yolanda Díaz Spent to 'Recruit' Informants in Companies

Yolanda Díaz surprises again with her peculiar creativity. The minister and second vice president of the Government has done it again; this time, she has decided to delve further into the private sector. From the Ministry of Labor, Díaz promotes a campaign to encourage labor complaints.

The Ministry of Labor has launched an initiative aimed at addressing the lack of labor inspectors by promoting complaint channels within companies. As we tell you, with an investment of half a million euros, the goal is to inform employees about the mechanisms available to report irregularities in their workplaces.

Since March 1, the Ministry launched a media campaign to publicize the work of the Labor Inspection. Likewise, it announced the methods available to file complaints about labor violations. According to the institutional advertising plan, the strategy seeks to enhance workers' access to inspection and facilitate the communication of possible irregularities.

The initiative responds to the shortage of personnel in the inspection body, a situation that has been pointed out by sector unions. According to the latest data from the labor inspectors' union, there is currently one inspector for every 15,000 workers or one for every 1,500 companies. This makes it difficult to control working conditions across the country.

This issue could worsen if the reduction of the workweek to 37.5 hours is implemented, a measure that the Ministry of Labor has proposed as one of its priorities. The lack of personnel and the increasing workload have led the Government to seek alternative solutions to strengthen oversight in the labor field.

The 'Fraud Mailbox' for Labor Complaints

The promotion of labor complaint channels by the Ministry of Labor is not a new strategy. In an event held in July of last year, Minister Yolanda Díaz encouraged attendees to use the so-called 'Fraud Mailbox.' During her speech, she urged those present to look for this resource on their mobile phones and explore its functionality in real-time.

According to Díaz, the 'Fraud Mailbox' was designed to allow anyone to report labor rights violations with complete confidentiality and without fear of retaliation. The minister emphasized that this tool is key to ensuring compliance with labor regulations and protecting workers from potential abuses.

With the new dissemination campaign recently announced, the Ministry of Labor seeks to reinforce the knowledge and use of this mechanism. This, in a context where the lack of labor inspectors remains a challenge for controlling working conditions in Spain.