It happens each year, despite electoral pledges to strengthen the Andaluz Health Service; come summer, services are reduced, even as coastal populations go up.
Tag Archive for workers union
Foreign Farm Workers
by Martin Myall •
Approximately 30% of agricultural workers in Spain of foreigners; it’s hard to find Spaniards who are willing to work in intensive cultivation in the hot south, for example.
Cutting Fire Personnel Numbers
by Martin Myall •
The workers union, Unión General de Trabajadores (UGT) has voiced strong criticism to the Provincial Council for lowering the minimum threshold for the number of personnel in fire stations, instead of increasing the number of personnel available.
Town Hall Taken to Court
by Martin Myall •
A Motril law court has admitted a case against the Town Hall presented by workers union Comisiones Obreras for infringing workers’ right to strike action.
Imminent Ryanair Strike
by Hugh MacArthur •
Ryanair cabin crew will go on a 6-day strike just as the summer begins, starting on San Juan, and the blame lies with the airline company, they claim.
Cabalgata Controversy
by Martin Myall •
Not every municipality is going to hold a Three Kings Parada today due to health concerns, but Almuñécar is with only three security staff in place.
Hotel Workers Demand Backpay
by Martin Myall •
Around 100 employees of Hotel Playacálida and Hotel Almuñécar Playa (owned by same hotel chain) demanded backpay corresponding to 2011, 2012 & 2013.
Diver’s Death at Motril Port
by Martin Myall •
The two major workers unions, CCOO and UGT lament and condemn the death of a professional diver on the 14th of August whilst working in Motril Port.
Supersol Dismissal Protest
by Vivienne Hughes •
The nationwide workers union, UGT, has been holding protest gatherings outside the Salobreña Supersol supermarket.