Job stability, access to housing and a better balance between work and private life are among the priorities outlined by the Government of San Marino on the occasion of World Day for Decent Work, marked on 7 October. In a statement issued by Palazzo Mercuri, the executive links protections for the younger generation to the Republic’s industrial development and to support for businesses that invest in the quality of employment.
“The institutional goal is to merge employment stability with the Republic’s industrial development. Social protections and economic dynamism go hand in hand. There can be no lasting growth or competitiveness without a labour market capable of attracting qualified professionals and nurturing young talent,” the statement reads.
One passage addresses the possibility of retaining skills within the country and encouraging the return of those who study abroad. The statement refers to the finalisation of the Association Agreement with the European Union, linking it to prospects for mobility, study and international cooperation for young Sammarinese citizens.
On the domestic front, Palazzo Mercuri outlines the areas it intends to act on: “From contractual stability to the strengthening of work-life balance services, as well as measures on housing accessibility, public policies aim to support those who choose to build their future on Titano.”
The statement was issued jointly by Secretary of State for Labour Alessandro Bevitori and Secretary of State for Industry Rossano Fabbri, who also addressed the concerns raised by trade unions.
“Guaranteeing dignity and prospects for workers is the fundamental pillar of our economic policy,” the two Secretaries of State said. “The concerns raised by unions regarding young people’s future, the gender gap and the burden of housing deserve concrete, shared answers. At the same time, we firmly support the business community — the virtuous companies that invest in innovation, safety and quality contracts. Ongoing dialogue with social partners will allow us to turn the challenges of the ecological and digital transition into real opportunities for the Republic.”
The statement also touches on gender equality, with particular reference to the difficulties women face in their careers and after maternity leave. “Creating value also means overcoming the penalties that still affect women in their career paths and upon returning from maternity leave,” the statement notes.
Cooperation between the Secretariats for Labour and for Industry is presented as the key tool for consolidating a model geared towards employment quality, inclusion and workplace safety.
