The staff of Valoriza Servicios Medioambientales in Telde has expressed its discontent over a prolonged stalemate in their working conditions. The more than 200 workers, responsible for essential services such as street cleaning, beach cleaning, and urban waste collection, point out that their salaries have remained unchanged for approximately two years.
This situation, according to the employees' representation, has led to remuneration levels close to or even below the Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI) in some cases. The workers emphasize the importance of maintaining decent working conditions, given the essential nature and responsibility involved in the services they provide to the municipality.
Judicial proceedings have taken place regarding salary claims, with rulings that, according to the employees, have been favorable to them. However, they criticize the company for initiating a collective dispute before the Canary Islands Labor Court to prevent the automatic application of salary updates linked to the CPI, which they consider a strategy to delay resolution and prolong economic uncertainty.
Discontent is exacerbated by the discrepancy between the staff's salary situation and the economic evolution of the public contract. Employees indicate that the contract for these services has undergone upward economic adjustments, but these improvements have not been reflected in their salaries or working conditions.
The workers' representation highlights the role of the Telde City Council as the contracting entity. They demand that the functions of monitoring, control, and supervision of the service be effectively exercised to ensure compliance with the obligations set forth in the tender specifications and the proper use of public funds.
They warn about the current absence of a specific figure dedicated to contract oversight, following the dismissal of the person who held that position. They fear this weakens the planned control mechanisms, increasing the lack of supervision over a vital service for citizens. They consider that this lack of institutional control exacerbates the labor conflict.
Therefore, they call upon the local administration and political groups to enhance transparency and oversight of the contract. They demand the immediate application of salary updates, respect for judicial rulings, and the restoration of control mechanisms to ensure responsible management of public services in Telde.
