Editorial
Javier Cepedano Leon Business Owners Federation President
From the most representative organizations of which the Leon Business Owners Federation is part: CEOE, CEPYME and CECALE, we defend the Corporate Social Responsibility (RSC) practices as an instrument of competitiveness for companies, thus increasing their efficiency and improving their position in the market. The initial objective of many company is to be an organization that progressively obtains benefits, that is, an organization with an economic responsibility. Over the years, this objective has evolved and today the company is committed to the whole society and not only to its partners, shareholders or owners. This commitment is the CSR currently considered a fundamental element in the strategic planning of large companies and, increasingly, of SMEs. However, there are many companies that go beyond. They are CSR in themselves, as SOLTRA in Leon. The CSR in SOLTRA is the maximum expression of its commitment to people, understood not as a duty of the comEdit: SOLTRA Manager: Josean Idoeta Coordination: Gemma González Edition: María Fdez Torre Design: Ramón Buzón Legal Deposit: LE-561-2012
... we have to favor a meeting point between the business sector and the intellectual disability so that organizations are aware of the potential of this groups.
pany but as something inherent in its origin and development. This is the success of SOLTRA, which was born as an innovative and pioneering project putting people in value. All this makes it a national and even international reference in the field of inclusion and its firm commitment to employment. CSR must be promoted as a way of managing that adds value, increases the competitiveness and reputation of companies and im proves the conditions of the economic, social and environmental in which they operate. It is a commitment that is the main challenge of companies today, mainly in SMEs. The integration of CSR initiatives in their own culture and values reinforces their competitive capacity, in addition to im proving their economic viability. For many, assuming this voluntary commitment can mean an added effort to daily business activity. To change that conception business organizations are im portant. That include companies like SOLTRA among its mem bers. Companies that conC/ Monseñor Ramón Zubieta 9 La Virgen del Camino 24198 - León T 987 300 731 info@soltra.org www.soltra.org
sider CSR as an opportunity to generate greater profitability and long- term benefits, and we no longer only speak in monetary terms. The CSR broadens the strategic vision of the business by ceasing to focus attention only in the economic sphere. As I say, it is the entrepreneurs themselves who must assume and promote this type of policy. In the specific case of SOLTRA, we have to favor a meeting point between the business sector and intellectual disability so that organizations ar aware of the potential of this group. Preaching by example and encouraging this type of hiring is the only way to see how people with disabilities become an asset to the economic fabric. SOLTRA is the mirror to look at. In FELE we cannot think of a better example, and from here my most sincere congratulations for leading a reference project .
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SOLTRA commited to Equality The 2019-2023 Equality Plan was signed SOLTRA is a company involved with equal opportunities among women and men in all areas, both labor and social. In line with these principles, on the 30 th may 2019, the "2019- 2023 Equality Plan" was signed. The aim of the plan is to promote new policies that integrate equal treatment by the implementation of different actions in order to develope gender equality in entire organization. During a year a diagnostic process was carried out for the elaboration of the measures and policies to be implemented in accordance with the sociolabor reality of SOLTRA, with the following purposes: - Eliminating gender im balances, improving labor climate.
- Optimizing human resources. - Promoting labor, personal an family conciliation. - Preventing sexual harassment and harassment based on sex. - Projecting a positive image of the company.
The "Equality Committee" is responsible for the implementation and development of the Equality Plan. This committee is composed of a joint team representing the company and the workers. The measures taken will be progressively published and training plans will be avalaible for all people involved in the process.
SOLTRA forpligtet til ligestilling SOLTRA er et selskab der er forpligtet til lige muligheder mellem kvinder og mænd på alle områder, både på arbejdet og socialt. I overensstemmelse med disse principper, den 30. maj blev ligestillingsplanen 2019-2023 underskrevet. Planen påtager sig at fremme nye politikker, der med implementering af forskellige foranstaltninger, sigter mod udvikling af ligestilling mellem kønnene i organisationen og indrager ligebehandling og muligheder mellem kvinder og mænd.
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Ti-års jubilæum for vaskettøsservice Denne afdeling, med ca. 10 medarbejdere, startede i 2009 med et meget klart mål: At yde det bedste service til de første kunder, der havde tillid til os. I vaskeriet på SOLTRA behandles følgende tekstiler: sengetøj (lagner, pudebetræk, osv.), frotte (håndklæder, badekåber, osv.) bordlinned (duge, servietter, osv.), uniformer og arbejdstøj. Den geografiske udvidelse af denne service har ført til, at vi har klienter i Galicien, Asturias og flere provinser i Castilla y León.
10th Anniversary of the laundry service Since 2009 at the facilities of La Virgen del Camino SOLTRA laundry service celebrates this year a special anniversary, a decade in which this service has grown to reach the current staff of 82, and 88% of them have some type of disability. It was on 2009 when with no more than 10 workers this business area was launched, with a clear objetive: give the best service possible to the first customers who trusted on us. Gradually the orders were increasing and there were many who bet on the business model of SOLTRA, based on the labor inclusion of workers with different capacities.
This continuous growth made necessary the expansion and modernization of the facilities. Thus, in 2017, the new laundry was inaugurated in La Virgen del Camino with an area of 2.300 m 2. It has the latest process technology in cleaning an sanitation processes for the treatment of hospital clothing. SOLTRA laundry services covers from flat clothes (sheets, pillowcases,...) plush (towels, barthrobes), table linen (tablecloths, napkins...) and work clothes.
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The main idea is to provide a full service. We take over picking up, washing and sanitation, drying, ironing, folding and delivery of clean clothes. There is also a lingerie service in which those that require it are repared. The continuos growth of the service has brought us to have customers in Galicia, Asturias and othe provinces of Castilla y Leรณn. Renting service is of particular importance. We provide our customers the endowments of lingerie, table line... to satisfy customer nedds. The highest quality and environmental standars are applied to all our processes (ISO 9001/2015 and ISO 14001/2015)
But, we cannot forget that workers are who made possible this growth.. A team who day after day has demonstrated their commitment, professionalism and efficiency.
SOLTRA keep working everyday for a better society where any person has the opportunity to find a decent job that allows them to live a life as complete and autonomous as possible.
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VII edition of the photo exhibition of Mental CreAtion This year with "Happiness" as theme One more year, and there are seven, The Mental Creation group organized the constest and photography exhibition for users of the mental health network of Leon. The Mental Creation group is composed by professionals from the Santa Isabel Psychiatric Hospital, Psychiatric Day Hospital, SOLTRA Foundation, ALFAEM Mental Health León Association, FECLEM Tutelar Foundation and Hospital San Juan de Dios. As in previous years the exhibition, with a total of 49 photos with the theme of "Happiness", took place in the Civic Center and has had the support of the Focus Association and the mu-
nicipal corporation. The objetives of this activity are to stimulate the interest in photography as a means of expression in the user population of the resources of the mental health network, and at the same time to enable more visibility in order to integrate this people into society. The awards ceremony was attended by the Councilor of Family and Social Services of the City of León, Mrs. Aurora Baza, accom panied by Mr. Luis Ignacio Garcia Vidal (FECLEM manager), Mrs. Laura de la Torre (ALFAEM president), Mrs. Rosa M Conde (ALFAEM director), Mr.
Juan Fco Seco (San Juan de Dios Hospital director). Mr. Jose Antonio Idoeta (SOLTRA manager). Mrs. Cori Fernández (Focus President), Mr. Sergio Sanchez (Focus Vicepresident) and Mr. Alvaro Fernández (Focus Secretary). The winners of this edition were: -Best artistic composition: Jesus Rodriguez (Cat) - Best composition and technique: Eloy Cañon (Girl) -Popular vote: Olga González
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We celebrated the World Mental Health Day 2019 Connect with Life On October the 10th we celebrate World Mental Health Day, this year under the slogan "Connect with Life" emphasizing the importance of suicide prevention. Different activities organized by M en t al Creat io n t o o k p lace t h ro u gh o u t t h e d ay. Th is gro u p is m ad e u p o f p ro fessio n als fro m the Santa Isabel Psychiatric Hospital, Psychiatric Day Hospital, SOLTRA Foundation, ALFAEM Leรณn Mental Health Association, FECLEM Tutelar Foundation and San Juan de Dios Leรณn Hospital. In the mornig a "Musical Battle" took place from Botines Square to the Cathedral in the form of a protest march to give way to
the reading of a declaration by different users of the Leรณn Mental Health network. During the afternoon the participants in the poetry workshop of Mental Creation group performed a poetic JAM where they read their poems in an evening accom panied by violin music by the duo Scherzo.
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Program of integrated itineraries of socio-labor inclusion for people with disabilities Since 2018, two customized itinerary profiles are offered SOLTRA Foundation has a program of integrated itineraries of socio-labor inclusion for people with disabilities, which aims to improve the employability of this community. This project constitutes an initiative coordinated by technicians of the SOLTRA Foundation and the support unit of the Special Employment Center, where people with disabilities organize themselves as a team, reinforce their skills, generate collective knowledge
and collaborate in achieving a common objective that is get a job. Employment is essential for all people, but in this case it means a path to inclusion. It is a source of identity, which provides the possibility of feeling part of society. Having a job gives these people the possibility of having an autonomous and independent life, and such, having the possibility of creating a vital project. This itinerary programs are a
key tool for achieving this goal and are designed using person centered planning.
Employment is a road to inclusion. It's a source of identity.
Latest News SOLTRA Foundation has 2 itinerary profiles cofinanced by the European Social Fund since 2018 and in collaboration with the social services of the Castilla y Leรณn regional goverment. - 180 hours/year program for people who combine the day center with an itinerary. - 200 hours/year program for people who do not attend to the day center.
Actions to the specific needs of each person are designed, respecting their interests and personal decisions, to achieve their insertion in the labor market, from the orientation phase to training and intermediation, always with clear objectives: - Improve the employability of the participants. - Promote teamwork.
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- Make people with disabilities job seekers, more visible in the area.
- Raise awareness among companies in hiring people with disabilities. As of today there have been 70 participants in these itineraries, 15 of them are already employed. Currently the program is based on manipulated and assembly work (wiring) although after the huge success of the project, in the future it is expected to expand it to other activities such gardening, laundry...
A key tool for inclusion
Latest News Together we are able Luis, an example of success of the program of integrated itineraries
The integrated process of socio health care for people with disabilities due to mental disorder, guarantees the health and social care of those who, due to lack of adequate socio-family support, are a risk of destabilization or cannot maintain a normalized life. This process is composed of different care programs, all related to each other, to ensure continuity of care. It is a cross-cutting model that combines social and health services. The ultimate goal is the recovery of the person through a life project that contains a integrated support plan adapted to their needs. SOLTRA Foundation belongs to the mental health network and offers Mrs. Cinia Residence & Occupational center and a program of personalized itineraries of socio-labor insertion. Both projects have as fundamental objective, the accompaniment in the project of autonomous life, community inclusion and labor integration. Today we have the joy of sharing with you the story of Luis, who was referred to Mrs. Cinia Residence in 2014. He joined the program of personalized itineraries of socio-labor insertion
and now he works in SOLTRA and resides in a home protected by ALFAEM. -Wh en did you st ar t w or k in g at t he SOLTRA Special Em ploym en t Cen t er ? I started on Septembre 23 this year.
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-How did you get t h at job? I was told by Mrs. Cinia Occupational Center, where I was living, that I was going to start a program of personalized itineraries of socio-labor insertion in SOLTRA Foundation. Once I finished it, they notified me for a selection process, I did the job interview and they hired me. -So, w er e you in t er est ed? Yes, a lot. I thought it was an opportunity and I felt very happy because they chose me. -Wh at aspect s apar t f r om w or k h ave h elped you t o im pr ove t h an k s t o t he it in er ar ies pr ogr am ? My self confidence and being able to assume responsibilities.
-Wh at do you lik e m ost abou t w or k in g at SOLTRA? Assembly line and also possibility of different kind of works. -Wh at w ou ld you h igh ligh t abou t you r evolu t ion at M r s Cin ia Residen ce an d Occu pat ion al Cen t er ? The importance of being autonomous and the value of friendship. Thanks to the autonomy I understood the importance of responsibility in everyday work. -Wh at dif f icu lt ies h ave you f ou n d an d h ow h ave you over com e t h em ? Fear and mistrust to reach a new place that I have overcome with my life project, until I got what I wanted.
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SOLTRA presente en el Congreso Nacional de Centros Especiales de Empleo SOLTRA attended the Congress of Special Employment Centers A program full of innovation, opportunities and challenges Last October, the XVII National Congress of special Employment Centers was held in Leรณn, in a incomparable framework, the Royal collegiate Church of San Isidoro, with the slogan "Present and future of protected employment". Our company, SOLTRA was present along with 200 professionals in the sector. The National Confederation of Special Employement Centers, NCSE, with the collaboration of ACCECyL presented a program in which the challenges and opportunities facing this professional field were discussed in depth. Speakers of maximum academic level and professional career, analyzed the latest legisla-
tive developments and initiatives that affect the special employment centers in matters of business sucession, equal treatment and opportunities between women and men, new chances related to digitalization, social initiatives, employment and disability, labor news and collective labor agreement. All to achieve greater social and labor integration about people with functional diversity. Special guests included Mrs. Magdalena Valerio, minister of labor, who praised the importance of the 2.111 spaces of these characteristics that "favor the labor integration of people with different abilities." From this recognition she pointed out that she knows "many difficulties they are going through" and
announced that, to alleviate "the impact of the increase in the minimum interprofessional salary", a "5% increase in the subsidy that contributes to the payment of fees will be applied". She also confirmed that her ministry will promote a legislative reform to resolve the differentiation of equalization of total permanent incapacity with disability. Congress was a success in both, content and attendance. It was a pride for the city of Leรณn to had been chosen for the celebration of this event and that should serve to give more visibility to this collective.
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SOLTRA opens new facilities in Onzonilla SOLTRA åbner faciliteter i Onzonilla For nylig har SOLTRA erhvervet produktionsbygningerne til Teleno-selskabet i byen Onzonilla (León) for at udvide sin billinie. Dette hovedkvarter starter med et halvt hundrede medarbejdere med en vis handicap, men det forventes, at dette antal vil stige gradvist. I øjeblikket er der tusinde arbejdere, der udgør SOLTRA-arbejdsstyrken: 550 i provinsen León, 400 i Mexico og 35 i Danmark.
A new location to continue growing in employment The company expands its presence in the industrial zone of León, in a clear commitment to the consolidation of its socio-labor integration project.
optical assemblies for automobiles, in which high-tech machinery and equipment, and personnel with different capacities will be hired.
As a result of obtaining the IATF 16949 certificate and expanding the automotive business line with the manufacture and assembly of optical assemblies for automobiles, SOLTRA has purchased a new building in Onzonilla (León) .
Logistically, the new location has a magnificent connection to the main roads of communication of the province, which will facilitate the transport and distribution of the merchandise.
On a plot of 5.815m 2, this new facility has a constructed area of 8.916 m 2 distributed in three heights, where the production, storage and office area will be located, adapting to the needs, both of space and logistics of the new line of production of
This new production line complements the wiring line based at SOLTRA facilities in La Virgen del Camino. Onzonilla headquarters starts with half hundres employees, some of them with disability, it´ s expected this number to be increased progressively.
Latest News Currently SOLTRA employs 550 workers in the province of León, 400 in México and 35 in Denmark. After almost twenty years , SOLTRA has become an entity that generates and manages stable job opportunities to people
with different capabilities. So SOLTRA continues working everyday for a society in which anyone, regardless of their abilities, has the opportunity to find a decent job that allows them to live a life as complete and autonomous as possible.
Solidarity and work to start celebrations José Antonio Idoeta, m an ager o f SOLTRA gave t h e o p en in g sp eech at La Vir gen d el Cam in o fest ivals. In his speech, he reminded SOLTRA´ s commitment to the inclusion., everywhere: in León, Denmark and México. But always not forgetting the origin. Working everyday to search for opportunities. A celebration where users of the SOLTRA Foundation actively participated by making the flags of the craft market in their skills workshops and enjoying the various activities offered by the town during these holidays.
Ourselves
VIVI JEPPESEN Operator
Age? 60 How would you define yourself? Flexible, cheerful and responsible How long do you sleep? 6 hours One hobby? Being a board member
WIND COMPONENTS ASSEMBLIES Denmark SOLTRA plant in Denmark is located in the town of Tim in the municipality of Ringkobing-Skejern. Since 2019, com ponent assembly work has been carried out for the wind sector, as Vestas subcontractor. SOLTRA followed the model established in Leรณn in its com mitment to inclusion.
As of today there are 15 spanish and 35 danish, the personnel that work in this plant.
One movie? Danish films One sport? No one Your favourite meal? Home-made pizza Anything you hate? Eels fries What do you like most about SOLTRA? Good colleagues What would you chance in SOLTRA? Nothing
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MATHIVATHANI SELVARATNAM Operator
WOLFRAM HAUCK Operator
DOROTA KOWALEWSKA Operator
Age? 53
Age? 59
Age? 51
How would you define yourserlf? Nice and responsible
How would you define yourself? Cheerful
How would you define yourself? Cheerful, responsible and friendly
How long do you sleep? 7-8 hours One hobby? Fitness, volunteerism One movie? Tamil films One sport? Running Your favourite meal? Rice and curry Anything you hate? Nothing What do you like most about SOLTRA? Good colleagues What would you chance in SOLTRA? Better heating in winter
How long do you sleep? 6 hours One hobby? Fishing One movie? No one One sport? Walking on the beach Your favourite meal? Wienerschnitzel Anything you hate? Fake people What do you like most about SOLTRA? Good colleagues What would you chance in SOLTRA? For now nothing
How long do you sleep? 6 hours One hobby? Sports, gardening One movie? The shawshank redemption One sport? All kinds of sport Your favourite meal? Chocolate Anything you hate? Fake people What do you like most about SOLTRA? Asssembly works What would you chance in SOLTRA? Nothing
Great Parents PARENTS:
10 QUESTIONS to great parents
OUR PARENTS
1. How did you k now about SOLTRA? We met SOLTRA through the web portalento.es, ONCE Foundation's Inserta employment portal. 2. What did you find m ore int er est ing about SOLTRA for your son's t raining? Opportunity they give to do a job adapted to their capacities. 3. When did your son st ar t w or k ing for SOLTRA? At 20 years old. 4. How long has your son been w or k ing for SOLTRA? He has been working at SOLTRA for 7 months.
EVA NOGUEIRA & DANIEL CARRASCO Benavente (Zamora)
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DIEGO CARRASCO Age: 20 Job : Operator in an assembly line
5. What progress has he m ade in t his t im e? He has given a positive change in his personal development and social integration. He is currently much more autonomous. He has even gone to live in a flat by himself.
8. What is your son's best qualit y? He is a good person. Above all I would emphasize his integrity.
6. What do you like m ost about SOLTRA? The excellent work they do so that people with some disability can access to the labor market. We also want to mention the great help that support units are.
10. What has SOLTRA given t o your fam ily? It has given us hope for Diego's future, which is something that as parents always worries. It has also given us a lot of peace of mind.
7. What w ould you im prove in SOLTRA? Training to promote in the workplace or specialization courses. We would also like parents to visit the facilities one day.
9. Do you have m ore k ids? Yes, Diego has a 19 years old sister.
Solidarity Heart
Javier Gómez Manager of Camarote Madrid & Camarote Hotel
When did you st ar t your act ivit y at Cam arot e Madr id and how were t he beginnings? In 1991 I opened the Camarote in Republica Argentina street and 3 years later, in 1994 in Cervantes street. Beginnings, as in almost everything, were quite hard. A stage of a lot of work and effort but also of great enthusiasm. This year you has expan ded t he bu siness wit h t he inaugurat ion of t he Cam arot e Hot el, How would you descr ibe t hese fir st m ont hs of act ivit y? The truth is that it has not been easy to open. New facilities, unknown staff, a lot of effort and a lot of work. But as time goes by everything goes by the expected place. How m any people wor k in t hem ? Currently the soul of Camarote Madrid an Camarote Hotel is made up of more than 30 people. I'm very lucky having the best team of professionals who are
the ones that really make this small com pany big, I 'm very proud of them. Ever y year Cam arot e Paint ing Pr izes are celebrat ed, how did t he idea of holding t hat cont est com e about ? Step by step, it is true that they are consolidating. They are already ten years of exhibitions, every first wednesday of the month and seven years of competition. All this would not have been possible without the constant dedication of Pablo Martínez and Juan Carlos Uriarte. They have been the ones who have really made this contest great. In 2016 you were nam ed Ent repreneur of t he year wit h t he CECALE award. What did t his pr ize m ean t o you? It meant an undeserved recognition that I collected on behalf of all the small hostelry professionals in León. Of course, from humility, for me it was a great honor.
What are t he m ain objet ives for t he fut ure? Main objetives at this time are to consolidate and firmly establish these small businesses and above all stabilize finances. As a SOLTRA cust om er , what do you value m ost ? We value above all, the closeness, attention and everyday full availability. Camarote Madrid and Camarote Hotel will always be next to those most in need. Helping people and a job well done is doubly satisfying. What would you high light about t he wor k t hat SOLTRA has been doing in León? Of course I would highlight the management of this great team, the enthusiasm and solidarity they carry out their work.
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Last July the II Leรณn City Job Fair was celebrated. It was organizated by Leรณn Chamber of Commerce and the City Council of Leรณn. This year, the place chosen for the exhibition has been the City's Exhibition Center. More than 70 companies and institutions were represented. During the fair day, more than 80 young people visited SOLTRA stand for information about different activities we do, as well as the job offers we have.
SOLTRA INII LEON CITY JOB FAIR
A successful participation of this meeting point between young people and companies. Next year will celebrate its third edition.
During summer months, users of SOLTRA Foundation enjoy recreational activities outside our facilities. Thus they visited places like Candamia Park where they could walk and enjoy nature. Ecosystem knowledge was another summer activity. One day in Vegas del Condado River Hall, where Enrique and javier taught them to know and conserve the aquatic natural environment and to enjoy the art of "deathless" fishing , always respecting the environment.
FOUNDATION SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Leisure and free time fulfill a therapeutic and social inclusion function. Our activity "Gamers", allows users of the SOLTRA Foundation to enjoy games such billiards, table football, table tennis, cards.. in the Town Hall thanks to the collaboration of Valverde de la Virgen City Council.
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His name is Esteban Fernรกndez and he has been working at SOLTRA for 11 years, but what many do not know is that Esteban is part of a group of Folk music. His grou is called Lilaina Folk and is made up of three friends: Esteban, Gaby and Jose Luis who, after meeting in bagpipe classes, decided to play together.
A VERY SPECIAL BAGPIPPER
Esteban tell us that his hobby comes from his grandfather, who took him to regional dances and since chilhood, he always played some instruments: tam bourine... When he was 24 years old, he joined a bagpipes band and since then, this instument is the one he love. In Leรณn we have been able to enjoy his music last October during San Froilan Festivals.
The Natural Science Museum "Padre Arintero" is located within the facilities of the PP. Dominicans in La Virgen del Camino (Leรณn). This is a careful sample of numerous copies accumulated over the years by the dominican missionary Pablo Zabala, a restless soul and great taxidermist who continues his humanitarian work in Peru. In the exhibition you can see weapons, tools, utensils, clothes and blankets belonging to American Indians.
LOOKS
There are a large num ber of dissected animals of different species, skeletons of birds and mammals as well as a large number of fossils, minerals and rocks.