Mallorca strike: glue stops Palma shops opening
In Palma, Mallorca, glue on metal shutters stops several shops in the centre from opening normally on Wednesday, 11 November, during a general strike over housing and decent wages. Shopkeepers also find silicone on shutters and locks, along with signs reading “General strike, shop closed”. Some workers at businesses that remain open are heckled by pickets.
Carolina Domingo, president of retail association Pimeco, told Europa Press about the incidents. The association says glue on the lower edges of the metal shutters prevented affected shops from opening normally. For small and medium-sized businesses, a forced closure means lost selling time and possible repair costs.
Pimeco says it respects the right to strike and demonstrate, but shops that choose to open must be able to do so. It has asked Palma City Council and the Spanish government’s delegation to investigate and ensure shops can trade normally during the strike. It is urging affected businesses to record damage, tell the police and report incidents to the association.
Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com