Representatives of the 5,500 public employees across the 27 companies and foundations of the Government of Canarias have voiced concerns over significant salary and organizational inequalities. These disparities stem from the application of various agreements, partial accords, and unilateral decisions within the same entity, leading to comparative disadvantage among staff.
Following a coordination meeting of the Platform of Public Companies and Foundations, common issues were analyzed, and a joint strategy was outlined to improve working conditions. Key demands include the standardization of vacation days and equal working hours, aspects that have been a source of complaint for more than a decade.
“"It is very complicated to create a new one for everyone; the labor staff agreement is sufficient for us."
The current situation sometimes forces workers or works councils to resort to legal action due to a lack of progress in negotiations. This path, according to spokespersons, involves considerable time and expense, as well as uncertainty about the outcome. The inaction of the Government of Canarias in resolving these matters is criticized.
A notable example is the staff of the IDEO Foundation and the Elder Museum of Science and Technology, who have yet to recover the 5% cut from their salaries 16 years ago. This situation persists despite the Constitutional Court declaring the measure null in 2014 and most regional public companies having already reinstated the percentage.
“"It is shameful that the staff of both companies continue to bear this salary cut, which directly affects their purchasing power."
In the public communication sector, works councils and union delegations expressed concern over regulatory initiatives that could jeopardize direct public management and employment stability. They demanded guarantees to preserve the public nature of Canary Islands radio and television and supported the radio's strike call for May 4 due to the deadlock in approving its first collective bargaining agreement.
Regarding emergency services, specifically Cecoes 112 Canarias, unconsensual restructuring and segregation processes, as well as the non-compliance with previously reached agreements, were rejected. The platform emphasized that any changes to an essential service must be carried out with dialogue, legal certainty, and respect for the staff who maintain it.
