Mallorca: union warns of guards’ overtime and lost rest

In Palma, Mallorca, on Thursday, the CSIF union warns that private security guards across the Balearic Islands face excessive overtime and missed rest periods. Its security-sector representative, Antonio Solá, raises the issue with the regional minister for Labour, Public Service and Social Dialogue. He calls for better working conditions and an island allowance to help workers meet the cost of living.

CSIF says low pay and poor conditions are leaving firms short of staff. According to a document Solá submitted to the ministry, companies routinely use overtime to fill the gaps. The resulting long shifts and physical and mental fatigue could harm workers’ health and the quality of security services, the union says. It is particularly concerned about rest periods required under the sector’s collective agreement.

Solá also wants closer checks on security firms working under public contracts, where CSIF says the same problems occur. The union says the minister has agreed to examine its document.

Topics: Jobs & labour

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com