Leonel Castellanos
Leonel Castellanos is the president of the Unión Nacional de Empresarios (UNE) in the Dominican Republic, where he advocates for the interests of the business sector. Recently, he was in the news for calling for a review of a proposed labor reform bill focused on severance pay, emphasizing the need to protect existing workers' rights while adapting the legislation to modern labor market realities. Castellanos argues that improper handling of severance can lead to financial risks for small and medium enterprises and that high levels of informal employment pose a threat to the sustainability of social security and employment in the country.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Dominican Republic | 2 | 5.50 | 0.14% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 15,130 | $89,000 | 124$ |
| Totals | 2 | 10,847,910 | 15,130 | $89,000 | 124$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Dominican Republic:
Leonel Castellanos requested a review of the project arguing that severance should be revised as it represents a setback to current labor demands.
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Dominican Republic:
Leonel Castellanos, president of the National Union of Entrepreneurs (UNE), requested a review of the labor reform project.
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