Tourist tax
Unions back tourist tax rise
The CCOO and the UGT don't believe the rise in tourist tax will be harmful, but the UGT is wondering why the tax isn't applied to yachts.
Employment
Unions and government march for fair and decent pay
Employers need to distribute benefits to their employees. "They say they care about their employees, but this is not true."
Employment
May Day marches should signal an end to wage and social poverty
There will be marches in Palma, Mahon and Ibiza.
Employment
Union warning of “chaos” over baggage handlers’ working conditions
UGT says that most of the 2,600 workers who are employed by handling services at Balearic airports have "totally casual" employment contracts.
Employment
Government and business agree on plan for quality employment
The agreement for a pact on competitiveness, employment and social progress for the Balearics was signed today at the presidential headquarters, the Consolat de Mar.
Employment
Unions doubt record year
The unions said that employment in hotels is only expected to have risen by 2.16% compared with 2014.
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Comment
A hot winter for the hoteliers in the Balearics?
Employer-union negotiations are expected to be long and complicated.
Andrew Ede22/11/2024 10:00