Balearic Islands strike: 94.1% of surveyed shops open

Across the Balearic Islands, 94.1% of more than 200 shops surveyed open as usual on Wednesday, 11 November, despite a general strike. The other 5.9% open with some limits, according to the Balearic Islands Federation of Retail Businesses, Afedeco.

Opening the doors does not mean business runs smoothly everywhere. Afedeco says 82.4% of shops report no change to their trading, while 11.8% report moderate disruption and 5.9% severe disruption. Transport difficulties are the main problem it identifies, alongside isolated incidents involving gatherings or strike pickets.

Afedeco president Joana Manresa says the overall picture for shops is positive, but some businesses have had a difficult day. Early reports suggest few retail workers joined the strike. The federation is still checking responses and will not put a figure on participation until it has enough verified information. It will keep gathering reports to assess the effect on trade.

Topics: Strikes

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com