Mallorca restaurants' concern for the 2025 tourism season and alarm at union demands
Forecasts suggest there could be another record tourism year, but the restaurants are concerned by lower spending and an erosion of profits.
Two months for an agreement or Mallorca's hospitality industry could face protests
The UGT union has adopted a particularly hard line in negotiations for the collective bargaining agreement.
Mallorca hoteliers determined to tackle unjustified absenteeism of up to 30%
Absenteeism is an issue for the collective bargaining negotiations that got under way on Thursday.
35-hour working week, a 'red line' for Balearic hospitality industry negotiations
Employers and unions appear to be far apart on pay and the working week.
The harsh reality of 'invisible poverty' in Mallorca
The costs of living mean that many people can't make ends meet.
Tax breaks for state security forces in Mallorca
An attempt to ensure that officers don't leave the islands when job opportunities arise.
Balearic public sector pay increases half that of inflation since 2009
Cumulative increases range between 3,200 and 11,000 euros over the past 15 years.
British company at Palma Airport denounced for employment violations
It is alleged that the company forced employees to sign contracts with "substantial modifications".
The Balearics - the Spanish region with the best working conditions
The average salary in the Balearics is at a new "historical maximum".
Mallorca's hospitality workers - overworked and exploited
Unions say that there is widespread abuse in the workplace.
Mallorca restaurants addressing a decrease in tipping
Suggestions as to tips are being included with bills.
Meeting between government and hospitality representatives in Mallorca
The meeting at government HQ on Wednesday.
Balearic hotels, restaurants and nightlife agree new pay deal
Unions had been threatening possible industrial action ahead of the elections and the tourism season.
Spain minimum wage to rise by eight per cent
In effect a compromise between the proposals of the unions and the employers.
Palma police to take the town hall to court over pay and conditions
Unions say they have spent two years negotiating new terms.
Balearics facing hotel strike action over pay
Strike action in the hotel sector is not being ruled out.
Union says hospitality pay agreement is not consensual
Negotiations were "clandestine" and "hasty".
Pay negotiations at the Balearic ministry for the economic model, tourism and employment
Negotiations lasted some eight hours.
Agreement on new pay deal for the Balearic hospitality industry
Risk of any industrial action would appear to have been averted.
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