Francisco Padilla: the link that unites the Social Graduates of Melilla with Fraternidad-Muprespa
Since last January, the Social Graduates of Melilla have had a new reference in the labor and legal field: Francisco Padilla has started the year as a delegate in the city of the Official College of Social Graduates of Málaga and Melilla.
Graduated in Law since 2012 and practicing social graduate since 1986, he has accumulated 40 years of membership behind him, being a highly respected figure both for his career as a social graduate and for his long experience at Fraternidad-Muprespa, where he works as a benefits technician and has defended the interests of the Mutual Fund before the Social Court for years.
This double profile gives him an especially complete vision of the Melilla labor fabric. His appointment comes at a time of greater visibility of the social graduate profession. Its objective: to fulfill this task with responsibility, enthusiasm and a deep sense of public service.
Below, we offer you the conversation with him.
What has it meant to you to be sworn in as Melilla delegate of the Official College of Social Graduates of Málaga and Melilla?
Taking an oath of office is a responsibility in any facet of life. In my case it is a reward for my professional career that has been endorsed by all the schools in Melilla.
What motivated you to assume this responsibility at this point in your career?
The need to make our profession known, which, despite being one of the basic pillars of this society, since companies and workers depend on us, is socially unknown. Both our functions and the work we do, which is so important for the functioning of the State, are unknown.
How would you describe the current role of the Social Graduate in a constantly changing work environment?
The social graduate is a professional who must be up to date on the entire legislative and jurisprudential movement. Social security legislation undergoes a multitude of changes, sometimes difficult to digest, but if we go to the judicial sphere, the Social Courts make interpretations of legal norms every day, which makes it very difficult in many cases to give a reasonable explanation to those who seek our advice.
What values do you consider essential to practice as a Social Graduate with excellence and a vocation for service?
The primary value of the social graduate must be that of honesty in the exercise of their profession. We must act to defend the interests of both workers and employers, assuming the responsibility of acting with a conciliatory spirit, so that all parties involved in labor relations see us as people capable of resolving disputes without the need to go to judicial bodies, which in most cases cause harm to all parties.
His experience at Fraternidad-Muprespa has allowed him to be very close to companies, professionals and workers. How do you think this perspective will enrich your work as a delegate?
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