The union organization has conveyed this concern to the authority's presidency, at a crucial time due to the imminent state tender promoted by Puertos del Estado. The alert focuses on the possibility that requests to conduct a local market study may again be ignored before adhering to the general tender.
According to a CCOO statement, the Port Authority did not consider the request to carry out a local market analysis last year. This omission, according to the union, resulted in the contracting of medical insurance with “minimal” benefits, excluding essential services such as hospitalization or surgical interventions, benefits that were traditionally included in this type of collective policy.
“"The absence of a detailed market study before making decisions about the new medical insurance can compromise both the quality of care and the well-being of the staff."
The union has also denounced a lack of transparency in the process. They state that the entity had committed to preparing a local market analysis and sharing it with the Works Council. However, to date, no report or documentation has been provided regarding the alternatives evaluated or the discard criteria. The only explanation offered, according to CCOO, is that economic criteria were prioritized over healthcare quality.
Given this situation, the Works Council has repeatedly requested a meeting with the presidency of the Port Authority to access available information and explore possible solutions, without having received a response so far. CCOO insists on the need for “immediate” explanations, greater transparency, and the evaluation of all available options before the next tender is formalized.
