CC OO demands better wages and housing access in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Over a thousand union delegates marched to demand dignified working conditions and solutions to the housing crisis.

Trade union demonstration through the streets of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
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Trade union demonstration through the streets of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

More than 1,200 Comisiones Obreras union delegates marched this Thursday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to demand higher wages and more affordable housing access.

The demonstration, which began at San Telmo Park at 9:30 AM, served as a platform to call for equality and quality working conditions across the archipelago. The event was attended by the union's national leadership, who emphasized the need to strengthen collective bargaining across all sectors.
During the event, the paradox of the current labor market was highlighted. While employment figures show historic records and average wages have increased, the reality for many families remains defined by precariousness and low-quality jobs. According to union representatives, purchasing power continues to be eroded by rising prices.

"It is unacceptable that Canary Islanders spend more than half of what they earn on paying rent or abusive mortgages."

the union's secretary general · Secretary General
The union has called for unity to intensify collective bargaining efforts. The goal is to ensure that workers in Canary Islands can access decent housing without having to allocate the majority of their monthly income to cover rent or mortgage costs.