Unions published their ultimatum and this year’s seasonal hotels Those who do not complete the workload measurement of housekeepers will be reported to the Labor Inspectorate.You are at risk of being exposed to sanctions ranging from: 1,500 to 300,000 Euros. The warning is justified by the claim that: Only 10% of these organizations have conducted or advanced this studyThe deadline to do so is approaching its end, according to the general secretaries of the hotel federations. UGT And CCOO José García Relucio and Silvia Montejano on the islands respectively.
Both recall that this measurement is included in the Balearic tourism law, but The last collective agreement included the obligation to conclude it before April 2025. of the sector.
This date is shortened for the vast majority of organizations. This work needs to be done while the hotel is open, with about 85% closing its doors in early fall.. This means that measurement for this last percentage of hotel staff should be completed in October or November of this year.
The union’s warning that the grievance campaign would be launched is largely due to the fact that only 10% of hotels affiliated with major chains are estimated to have complied or progressed with this requirement. This means: Approximately 75% of these organizations will “have to get their act together” in the coming months and do this job. The remaining 15% corresponds to facilities that started operating in winter and can therefore complete this work in March 2025.
The UGT and CCOO have issued an additional warning: it is not just about measuring workload, but also about doing it well according to the methodology agreed by unions, employers and the Balearic Government; This is the reason for the threat complaint before the Labor Party. The audit also includes those who make elections.“do terrible things to close the file”.
Help from the Government
In order to encourage the realization of these measurements, The Ministry of Labor states that the call decision will be signed this month.Thus, business and trade union organizations hire technician To assist and guide this work to be carried out within the specified deadline. a game for that 400,000 euros.
As this autonomous department emphasizes, the aim is to ensure the reopening of seasonal businesses in the region as soon as possible. surroundings Easter you can start working Advice from the above-mentioned technicians and adherence to agreed deadlines in the industry agreement can be achieved.
Next to you Mallorca Hotels Federation organized informative sessions together with Balearic Managers. The Autonomous Administration expresses its support to these companies on how they should make these measurements, and the call for more such sessions.
One thing that the business sector always points out is that the methodology for measuring workloads is as follows: very completeyeah, that explains it too countless doubts existing at the time it was put into operation.
prevention delegates
It was announced that they will organize from union organizations training days for prevention delegates In hotel businesses, measurements are made in all businesses with the advice of technicians.
The point underlined by UGT and CCOO is that the threat to launch a denunciation campaign is justified. Heavy workload detected last summerA situation they do not want to repeat in 2024 coincides with the business world’s complaint about the shortage of qualified labor.
in case housemaidsIt is emphasized that this is the group that recorded in this sector higher accident rates and occupational and common diseasesExplaining the priority when analyzing your situation. They will follow them kitchen and dining room staff.
Raising beds
The UGT and CCOO unions add their warning that the workload of housekeepers in most hotels this year should be limited to those related to cleaning. Heyimplementation of raised beds stipulated in the tourism law and It should be completed in four and five star establishments this year.Except for those who have renewed very recently, they are in the minority. This is another initiative aimed at improving the health of the above-mentioned workers.