We can propose to extend the lactation permit from nine months to one year, and that both parents can enjoy it

Unidos Podemos presented yesterday a Proposal for a Law on Co-Responsible Work Time, which proposes extend the lactation permit of the current nine months, to the first year of the baby's life. In addition, he wants this workers' right to be "duplicable," that is, that both mother and father can enjoy.

With this duplicity of the permit, the purple formation intends to continue advancing in matters of co-responsibility between men and women.

From nine months to one year and doubled

The lactation permit It is regulated in Article 37.4 of the Workers' Statute, and it is the right of the worker to reduce his working day by half an hour at the end of the day, absent one hour, or accumulate this permit in working hours. until your baby turns nine months old.

With the Proposal of We Can Law, the duration of the lactation permit would be extended until the first year of life.

Currently, and as stated in the Workers' Statute, the lactation permit can only be enjoyed by one of the two parents, something that Podemos also wants to change with its Proposed Law, by including the duplication of this right and that both parents can access the permit and enjoy it at the same time.

As we explained, this duplicity would not be aimed at facilitating natural breastfeeding, but rather at promoting the distribution of responsibility between women and men. In Babies and more # BajaDeMaternidadDignaYA, the movement that demands a broader permit for mothers, to which we join

These initiatives would be added to other proposals included, such as:

  • Duplication of the permit, also in the event that the newborn requires hospitalization within the period of three months after birth.

  • Changes in the reduction of working hours for childcare, as well as the creation of a single leave for family care.

  • Reformulation of part-time work.

  • Prohibition of firing pregnant workers, breastfeeding or maternity leave.

As we have announced, these proposals are aimed at establishing mechanisms that facilitate and favor conciliation and co-responsibility, and would change the Statute of Workers and the General Law of Social Security.

Co-responsibility and equality

Last June, Unidos Podemos submitted a proposed Law to equating maternity and paternity leave to 16 weeks, as a measure to promote co-responsibility in the care of children. This proposal was approved unanimously by all parliamentary groups.

In Babies and more Maternity and paternity leave of 16 equal and non-transferable weeks: The proposal of Podemos arrives today at the Congress With the duplication of the nursing license, Podemos intends to favor the involvement of parents in the care of babies, to the same extent that the mothers, in order that they do not suffer labor discrimination.

Definitely, This proposal is an important step for working mothers, and any progress made in terms of equality and co-responsibility in the care of children, will always be welcome. But, in my opinion, there is still a way to go to protect the rights of the baby.

These rights would, in the first place, go through an extension of the maternity leave to at least six months, so that if the mother has chosen to breastfeed, she can ensure exclusive breastfeeding during this time recommended by WHO.

And when the mother joins work it is important that, if she wishes, can continue breastfeeding your child without physical or administrative obstacles; with the support of your company, and with the necessary measures and tools to facilitate this right of mother and baby.

In Babies and more, almost half of Spanish mothers still have problems reconciling breastfeeding and work away from home

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