Menorca general strike: PSOE backs pay and housing demands
On Menorca in the Balearic Islands, the Socialist party (PSOE) backs a general strike on Wednesday, 11 November, over pay and rising housing costs. The main trade unions called the walkout to demand fairer working and social conditions. The party says it shares those demands.
Pay, pensions and workers’ rights
Marc Pons, the PSOE’s candidate for Congress, wants public pensions to rise each year and no pensioner to receive less than the statutory minimum wage. He also calls for fair pay, strong public services and collective agreements that protect workers’ rights. Hotel room cleaners should be able to retire early, he says.
Housing measures face a vote
Senate candidate Joana Barceló says the Balearic government has chosen not to use measures available under Spain’s housing law. She says they could ease costs for families who rent while offering tax benefits to small landlords.
Barceló also wants more social housing, measures to prevent evictions and extensions to rental contracts. Two royal decrees approved by the central government covering these measures are due for a vote in the Permanent Deputation on Thursday. Pepe Mercadal, the PSOE’s general secretary on Menorca, calls for people to mobilise in defence of social and workers’ rights.
Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com