Mallorca water strike could affect 250,000-plus users

Mallorca faces a water-sector strike from 15 November: a four-day walkout across the Balearic Islands could affect more than 250,000 users. The action covers water supply and wastewater treatment, but it is not clear whether supplies will be disrupted. The UGT union called the strike after talks on Friday ended without a deal.

UGT wants employers’ groups to discuss higher pay and protection for wages against future price rises. The Balearic Islands High Court rejected a request from the Balearic Water Suppliers Association (Asaib) to stop the strike and have it declared illegal.

The walkout is set to last until 19 November unless employers and unions move closer to an agreement. UGT also plans protests outside the Balearic Agency for Water and Environmental Quality and at Aqualia’s Son Pacs site.

Topics: Strikes · Jobs & labour

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com