Worker union leaders and business representatives agree that something is very wrong at the IDSS and they aren’t willing to close their eyes to the problem anymore. Both sectors are against increasing their contribution to the IDSS. The minimum wage went up, which means thousands of Dominicans can apply and be exempt from paying social security. But the IDSS wants to increase the minimum ceiling and representatives of business sectors fear the moneys will not be put to use to benefit their employees. Press reports indicate that the present administration of the IDSS has been padding the payroll of the institution with political appointees. One report says that for every employee that leaves, the IDSS is hiring two.The new arrivals contribute little to the service offered by the organization. Studies have shown the IDSS already has too many employees.Worker union leaders and business representatives criticize that the IDSS is highly politicized. They say it needs to be modernized. In the DR, business sees the IDSS deductions as a tax. In most cases, companies have a parallel medical insurance. Most employees prefer the private insurance.
