The ANFP has another concern. To the worry generated by the processing of the SADP law and the poor results of the national team, in addition to the clash between Nicolás Córdova and Marcelino Núñez, another front has been added: after the unsuccessful attempt to reach an agreement with the body chaired by Pablo Milad in the framework of collective bargaining, the Referees' Union voted by an overwhelming majority to strike.
In total, 126 of the 127 votes counted in the poll by the union body chaired by Cristián Droguett opted for a work stoppage. In other words, 99.2 percent of the ballots validated the most extreme pressure measure contemplated by labor legislation.
The referees pose another problem for the ANFP: they vote to strike
Broadly speaking, the referees are demanding an increase in base salaries and in the per diems they receive for traveling to fulfill their professional duties. "We deeply regret that the ANFP has put forward a final offer that is essentially identical to the current collective contract, limiting itself solely to rejecting each and every one of the Union's proposals," the group states in a communiqué.
"That has been nothing more than a null demonstration of the scant willingness to review the union's concerns and has led to the outcome of the vote, which has been clear," it estimates.
"We invite the Association to examine more carefully the total refusal it has shown …
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El DeportivoThe union representing Chilean football referees adopts the pressure measure after the attempt to reach an agreement in the collective bargaining they were holding with the governing body of professionalism failed. Referee Cristián Garay, accompanied by his assistants Diego Gamboa and Joaquín Arrué and fourth official Gustavo Ahumada. (Photo: Photosport) PEPEALVUJAR/PHOTOSPORT CommentsThe ANFP adds another concern. To the worry generated by the processing of the SADP law and the Selección's poor results, in addition to the clash between Nicolás Córdova and Marcelino Núñez, another front is added: after the unsuccessful attempt to reach an agreement with the entity chaired by Pablo Milad in the framework of the collective bargaining, the Referees' Union voted for a strike by an immense majority. In total, 126 of the 127 votes counted in the consultation by the union chaired by Cristián Droguett opted for the stoppage of activities. That is to say, 99.2 percent of the ballots validated the most extreme pressure measure contemplated by labor legislation. The referees hand the ANFP another problem: they vote to strikeIn general terms, the officials are demanding an increase in base salaries and in the per diems they receive for traveling to fulfill their professional duties. "We deeply regret that the ANFP has put forward a final offer that is essentially the same as the current collective contract, limiting itself merely to rejecting each and every one of the Union's proposals," the group states in a communiqué. "That has been nothing more than a null demonstration of the scant willingness to review the union's concerns and has led to the result of the vote, which has been clear," it considers. Diego Flores, in the match between UC and Deportes Concepción (Photo: Photosport) EDUARDO FORTES/PHOTOSPORT "We invite the Association to examine in a better way the total refusal it has shown in the process, always with a view to Chilean professional football having a better development," it states. The mediationAccording to the usual schedule in this type of conflict, the parties resorted to mediation by the Labor Directorate. The organization grouping the officials clarified that while negotiations continue, activities will not be suspended. "By reason of our permanent interest in collaborating toward a successful outcome with the employer, this Union has requested mediation from the Labor Inspectorate, always with a view to maintaining the continuity of professional football and considering that there has always been the best willingness to reach an agreement that benefits all parties," it establishes. More about:RefereesANFPFootballNational FootballNEWSLETTEREl DeportivoMonday, 8:45 AMA special selection with coverage and analysis of the most important sporting events of the weekend, by the Sports team of La Tercera. By subscribing you are accepting the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policies of La Tercera.