Spanish social welfare, 1934
It is of the utmost important for the Spanish government to resolve the internal problems which plague the nation, in regards to the disaffection of the Spanish working class with the regime and of the conflict existing between left and right. Certain groups have suggested the importance of pursuing a colonialist strategy, which may or may not be an effective way to curb internal tensions. But regardless of the possible fruit that it may bear, it is of the utmost importance to Spain to deal with the issue now, and it cannot seriously contemplate being able to gain any significant colonies in the immediate future. The various competing factions in Spain, peasants, landlords, the army, the navy, workers, and elites must be able to find some way to live in harmony.
The Spanish government's efforts in this regards have focused upon a corporatist society, able to enable organic groupings between workers and industries, so that they can mutually resolve disputes and issues. This is a noble and effective project, as demonstrated by the continued prosperity of the French to the North and some promising initial signs of recovery in the Spanish economy. However, on its own it is not enough, and thus the government has formulated and intends to put into action a social budget for 1934, both intended to improve internal conditions and to accelerate economic growth.
Most important in regards to providing for improved conditions is an improvement in regards to public health. In addition to the continued progress which is made upon health education in schools, which are themselves in expansion, the 1934 social budget aims to expand the number of hospitals and clinics, as well as making sickness insurance mandatory for workers through the National Insurance Institute. A variety of new research institutions, the Balmis Institute for radiology, biology, and meicine, modeled off of the French Curie Institut, are key parts of this project for improving public health. A large scale program for vaccination to provide immunity to further illnesses is to be undertaken. As part of improving the salubrité and the healthiness of cities a variety of new codes concerning building standards, inspections, and improvements to water and food security are to be undertaken. The combination of these wide range of efforts will cut mortality rates and bring about improved living standards, calming dissent from the lower classes.
Vital to the ideological basis of the regime in Spain is the recognition, and the exaltation, and more importantly the support of, the family as the basic building block of society. Unfortunately, it is clearly the case that the adverse effects of unrestrained capitalism threaten to cause damage to the family solidarity of the nation. In order to avoid the reduction of Spain to an atomized and materialistic society like that of the Anglo-Saxons, measures must be taken in order to counter this. Unfortunately the previous government of the Republic as undertaken various measures which threaten to griviously weaken the family structure of Spain, such as divorce laws, equality of spouses, equality of children out of wedlock, civil marriage, and legal abortion. These will be ended soon. Capitalism has meant that more and more women have had to undertake paid work, abandoning their principal role - that of them as mothers. To halt this, social insurance funds will be established to pay a "family wage", which takes into account the number of dependent children to pay subsidies, matched by widow and orphan pensions. Farmers and self-employed are excluded from this coverage. To support larger families, increasing payments will be provided for larger numbers of children, as well as various social privileges in education, housing, employment, and transportation. Marriage loans for newlyweds and one-time subsidies for children will also match this. Prizes and medals will be issued to families having the most children. The introduction of a family salary also effectively means that there is no need for a national minimum wage.
A further critical part is the promotion of an active and modern citizenry. A project of mass sports and activities, with the construction of new stadiums for a fit and dynamic population, especially in regards to gymnastics and calisthenics and other sports which can be done in mass, as well as for the aggressive ones needed to breed a strong and virile citizenry such as football, soccer, rugby, etc. are part of this, all being intended as truly mass sports rather than just for the elite.
The state will support and act in unison with the church to expand social welfare for things such as old age care, retirement homes, food and welfare distribution, assistance for alcoholics and homeless, fighting against illicit drugs and epidemics. The extensive amounts of social aid to be given to churches and distributed by them will further reinforce Catholicism in the nation. Schools are to provide free meals, and old age pensions for those under 70 introduced (it is not noted that in Spain very few people live to be 70 years old so this is rather meaningless.)
[code]Program Name: 1934 Social Budget
Estimated time of investment or period: 2 years
Size of investment or budget for project: 750.000
Description of the undertaking: See above[/code]
The Spanish government's efforts in this regards have focused upon a corporatist society, able to enable organic groupings between workers and industries, so that they can mutually resolve disputes and issues. This is a noble and effective project, as demonstrated by the continued prosperity of the French to the North and some promising initial signs of recovery in the Spanish economy. However, on its own it is not enough, and thus the government has formulated and intends to put into action a social budget for 1934, both intended to improve internal conditions and to accelerate economic growth.
Most important in regards to providing for improved conditions is an improvement in regards to public health. In addition to the continued progress which is made upon health education in schools, which are themselves in expansion, the 1934 social budget aims to expand the number of hospitals and clinics, as well as making sickness insurance mandatory for workers through the National Insurance Institute. A variety of new research institutions, the Balmis Institute for radiology, biology, and meicine, modeled off of the French Curie Institut, are key parts of this project for improving public health. A large scale program for vaccination to provide immunity to further illnesses is to be undertaken. As part of improving the salubrité and the healthiness of cities a variety of new codes concerning building standards, inspections, and improvements to water and food security are to be undertaken. The combination of these wide range of efforts will cut mortality rates and bring about improved living standards, calming dissent from the lower classes.
Vital to the ideological basis of the regime in Spain is the recognition, and the exaltation, and more importantly the support of, the family as the basic building block of society. Unfortunately, it is clearly the case that the adverse effects of unrestrained capitalism threaten to cause damage to the family solidarity of the nation. In order to avoid the reduction of Spain to an atomized and materialistic society like that of the Anglo-Saxons, measures must be taken in order to counter this. Unfortunately the previous government of the Republic as undertaken various measures which threaten to griviously weaken the family structure of Spain, such as divorce laws, equality of spouses, equality of children out of wedlock, civil marriage, and legal abortion. These will be ended soon. Capitalism has meant that more and more women have had to undertake paid work, abandoning their principal role - that of them as mothers. To halt this, social insurance funds will be established to pay a "family wage", which takes into account the number of dependent children to pay subsidies, matched by widow and orphan pensions. Farmers and self-employed are excluded from this coverage. To support larger families, increasing payments will be provided for larger numbers of children, as well as various social privileges in education, housing, employment, and transportation. Marriage loans for newlyweds and one-time subsidies for children will also match this. Prizes and medals will be issued to families having the most children. The introduction of a family salary also effectively means that there is no need for a national minimum wage.
A further critical part is the promotion of an active and modern citizenry. A project of mass sports and activities, with the construction of new stadiums for a fit and dynamic population, especially in regards to gymnastics and calisthenics and other sports which can be done in mass, as well as for the aggressive ones needed to breed a strong and virile citizenry such as football, soccer, rugby, etc. are part of this, all being intended as truly mass sports rather than just for the elite.
The state will support and act in unison with the church to expand social welfare for things such as old age care, retirement homes, food and welfare distribution, assistance for alcoholics and homeless, fighting against illicit drugs and epidemics. The extensive amounts of social aid to be given to churches and distributed by them will further reinforce Catholicism in the nation. Schools are to provide free meals, and old age pensions for those under 70 introduced (it is not noted that in Spain very few people live to be 70 years old so this is rather meaningless.)
[code]Program Name: 1934 Social Budget
Estimated time of investment or period: 2 years
Size of investment or budget for project: 750.000
Description of the undertaking: See above[/code]
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