The plenary session of the Congress approved the declaration of June 7 as a national holiday for the public and private sectors

The plenary session of Congress approved in the first vote a bill proposing that June 7 of each year be declared a national holiday for the public and private sectors to commemorate the date of the Battle of Arica and Flag Day. Opinion, including the initiative of the Alliance for Progress (APP) parliamentarian, Roberto Chiabracan send executive power for information and disclosure.

The legislative proposal was approved with 91 votes in favour, two against, no abstentions.. Subsequently, it was voted for the rehabilitation of the second round, which was approved with the support of 82 congressmen.

The aim of this initiative is to amend Legislative Decree No. 713 to include June 7th as another of the 12 existing holidays. This is non-working and paid leave, which includes all public and private institutions and organizations in the country.

Debate and alternative proposal

At the same session, a proposal was submitted Commission on Education, Youth and Sports congresswoman from People’s Renewal, Gladys Echaise. His initiative coincided in many respects with that promoted by chiabra.

However, Ehais’s initiative was limited to public sector workers, while private sector workers had to negotiate with their employer for reimbursement of hours not worked.

for congressman Alejandro Cavero (Avanza País), the date of the holiday represents national dignity, identity and justice. Meanwhile, Alejandro Munante (People’s Renewal) emphasized the duty of all state organizations to raise the national flag. Finally, Alex Flores (Free Peru) and Susel Paredes (Not grouped) favored having a non-working date for both sectors.