Here’s the translation to American English:
On May 9th, Gijón will become the national epicenter of the professional cleaning industry. During this event, business leaders, politicians, experts from various fields, and industry professionals will gather to discuss the main challenges facing this sector in the current economic and labor context, aiming to demand urgent solutions that ensure the sustainability of this essential service.
The cleaning sector employs over half a million people in Spain and accounts for 1.07% of the national GDP, being considered a fundamental pillar that enables the functioning of other sectors. Under the slogan “Let’s Talk: Challenges and Opportunities in the Cleaning Sector by 2025,” the event will address highly relevant topics such as public contracting, reduced working hours, absenteeism, and the difficulty in attracting workers to the sector.
Jesús Martín, president of AFELIN, emphasized that “the sector is facing a period of significant political, economic, and labor tensions that particularly affect this industry.” Martín highlighted that this meeting aims to foster constructive dialogue among different stakeholders, demand solutions, and reinforce the role of cleaning companies as providers of an essential service for health and the economy. He considered the event crucial for reflecting on the future of the sector and defending its strategic value in society.
Moreover, the meeting aims to bring visibility to a sector that, despite its importance, has been overlooked by authorities. The pandemic highlighted the crucial role of professional cleaning as a guarantee of public health and economic continuity, but currently, the sector is reporting a growing lack of support and is calling for policies that ensure its sustainability in the medium and long term.
The event will take place at the Labor University of Gijón from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
via: MiMub in Spanish
