Introduction
The letter, written shortly before entering the nauseating sewer of unemployment, begins with a metaphor: an airplane has a limited carrying capacity. If it goes over it, it won’t take off, it flies poorly or it stalls. In the field of work, exactly the same thing happens: the worker has a limited load (work) capacity, and therefore…
Ratios and their impact
The legislator, aware of this limitation, has established the ratios as a measure to regulate and contain labor abuse and exploitation. When a third sector foundation breaches the ratio established in the premium.cats portfolio of services (therefore, it is the law), overburdening the worker, several consequences are triggered:
1) Permanent change in the staff
The workforce undergoes a dynamic of constant change, with covert layoffs, failed incorporations and voluntary terminations. Despite the suffering this entails for workers, the law of silence often prevails.
2) Deterioration of the quality of care
The quality of care is affected, exceeding the limits of institutional negligence. This is particularly serious in services focused on the care of the person, where the link is fundamental. Unfortunately, the lack of legal regulations means that this situation goes unpunished.
3) Repression of critical workers
When workers raise their voices and demand compliance with ratios, they are often invited to leave, buying their silence with promises.
4) Impunity for complaints
Complaints to the Labor Inspectorate, despite being serious violations, often become a simple procedure for managers with a bureaucratic mentality. Afterwards, bosses and managers meet in parliaments and forums, talking about commitment, transparency, justice and solidarity, without anything really changing.
5) Waste of resources and lack of ethics
The waste of resources prevents them from reaching those who really need them, getting caught in the gears of institutionalized bureaucracy. In addition, a lack of ethics in this system is highlighted.
conclusion
The worker, like an airplane with limited cargo, is affected by ratios and their consequences. It is necessary to take measures to ensure compliance with the ratios and to protect workers from exploitation and abuse. Only in this way can a fair and equitable working environment be built.