Unions and businessmen reject one more year of government intervention in Comfenalco Antioquia

It has been almost three years since the Superintendency of Family Subsidy intervened in Comfenalco Antioquia, and now, during the Assembly of Affiliates, it was announced that it will be extended for another year. However, the news did not sit well with a sector of workers, as well as businessmen who believe there is a lack of technical justification for such a decision.

Unions and businessmen reject one more year of government intervention in Comfenalco Antioquia

TL;DR

  • Comfenalco Antioquia's intervention, initiated in 2023, has been extended for another 12 months.
  • Workers and businessmen express dissatisfaction, arguing for the entity's autonomy due to significant progress (87% fulfillment of improvement plan).
  • Concerns are raised about the lack of clear technical justifications for the prolonged intervention.
  • The Health Workers' Union (USTSC) questions the Caja's participation in Nueva EPS and large executive retirement payments during the intervention.
  • There is a perception of excessive political control and concentration of strategic decisions with the interventor, replacing the board of directors.
  • Business leaders propose restoring traditional governance with an elected board of directors to continue progress without intervention.