Strike threatens: summer vacation in Tenerife in danger!
Strike threatens: summer vacation in Tenerife in danger!
on Tenerife threatens a strike in the hotel and hospitality industry this summer after the negotiations between the unions and the employers' associations have stuck. According to t-online.de set to demand a wage increase of 6.5 % for employees in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. If there is no agreement until mid -June, the strike could begin in July.
The negotiations that have been running between the unions and the employers' associations ashotel and Aero have stalled. Unions also call for the intervention of the President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, and the regional minister for tourism and work, Jéssica de León. Both were already involved in the negotiations at Easter when 80,000 gastro and hotel employees demonstrated for better working conditions during the holidays. These protests led to massive restrictions in the hotel and hospitality industry on the islands, which again indicates the explosive location in the industry.
background of the strikes
The background of the current conflict is the stagnant purchasing power of wages in a sector that achieves record profits. Real wages have hardly increased in the past three years, which has further fueled dissatisfaction among the employees. The unions rejected the wage increases offered by 2 % in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and 2.25 % in Las Palmas for 2025. Instead, they demand a complete increase in wages without deductions, retrospectively from January 2025.
The situation in Tenerife is also complicated by the reports on a continuing industrial action in the neighboring islands of La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro, where, in view of the inadequate wage negotiations, there could also be massive restrictions in the hotel and catering. According to reereporter.de lead significant influence on tourism, since many services are restricted or even exposed to the affected areas.
episodes for vacationers
In the event of a strike, travelers could expect significant restrictions with providers who are based on Tenerife. Failures of reception staff, room service and reduced buffets are just a few of the so -called "possible effects". Closed Restaurants and limited excursions as well as affected shuttle or transfer services could also burden the vacation of package travelers. Since hotel services are not considered "essential services", there is no legally defined minimum operation, which should also tighten the situation.The unions have announced that they are making an appeal against the defined minimum services in order to minimize the effects on workers. However, travelers can be sure that their rights are preserved in accordance with the EU flat-rate law guideline and are entitled to replacement services or reimbursements under certain circumstances.
The coming weeks are crucial for the future of employees in the hotel and hospitality industry in Tenerife. It remains to be seen whether an agreement between the unions and the employers can be achieved to prevent a strike and improve working conditions.
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