Known for his radical positions and for being in favor of maximum labor market flexibility, Arturo Fernandez is one of the key figures of the Spanish employers’ sphere. Chair of the Madrid employers’ organization since 2007, he just won a 3rd term in spite of criticism regarding his obscure management. His organization is currently facing an ongoing investigation on irregularities in the use of employers’ funds aimed for vocational training.
Criticized management. The procedure for renewing the steering committee of the Madrid employers’ organization (CEIM) ended on March 24, with Arturo Fernandez being reelected for a 3rd 4-year term. He was elected by 62.5 percent of the votes. His opponent, Hilario Alfaro, leader of the commerce federation in Madrid, only got 35 percent of votes. Usually, he didn’t have an opponent. Indeed, for the first time in 36 years, the CEIM’s members had a choice between two candidates – usually...
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