day Strike call in Renfe this friday for unity Workers’ Commissions It forced the cancellation of eight of forty High Speed routes between Alicante and Madrid, four in each direction. in its entirety Valencian CommunityThere are fifteen canceled trips to the capital. Renfe sources stated that all those affected were informed in advance and were offered the opportunity to travel on another train as soon as possible, as close to the acquired train as possible. During the period when trains were canceled, ticket sales were also prevented.
Ministry of Transport published minimum services for these strikes. A designated coverage area for commuter trains of 75% during peak hours and 50% for the rest of the day. Minimum services for medium distance are 65%; for long distance and High Speed it is 73%. For commercial goods, this rate is determined as 25%.
In a decision published by Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility It has determined the minimum mandatory services to ensure the provision of basic rail transport services for passengers and goods before the date. 9 February strike It was convened by the CC trade union organization. OO. In the Renfe Group.
Minimum services
According to the Ministry’s Decision, Renfe’s minimum basic services should be as follows:
Environment: 75% during peak hours (6:00 am to 9:00 am, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, and 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm)
50% for the rest of the day
middle distance: 65%
AVE – Long Distance: 73%
Goods: 25%
For Rodalians of CataloniaThe Ministry of Enterprise and Labor of the Generalitat of Catalonia has established essential services at 66% during peak hours (06:00 to 09:30 and 17:00 to 20:30) and 33% for the rest of the day.
After-sales precautions
for incoming passengers AVE/Long Distance and Medium Distance Renfe, whose train is not included in the basic services, has established the following after-sales measures:
– Will be offered whenever possible, traveling on another train as soon as possible.
– If you don’t want to travel, They can cancel their tickets or change them to another date without paying any fee. Cancellations or changes can be made through all Renfe sales channels.
Workers’ Commissions
Calling for a strike, the CC OO union demands a 35-hour working day for company employees.
It was claimed at rallies this week.Compliance with agreed issues from CCOO Railway Sector, public companies. A 24-hour strike call was made to lift the bans. income categories In the Renfe Group.
CC OO Railway Sector General Secretary, Pepa PaezPáez pointed out that the day of the strike resulted from two different situations. “As for Adif’s working hours, there is a negative report from the Ministry of Transport that this is not suitable and there is no negative report in the case of the removal of Renfe entry categories, what is happening is that it is still ongoing We need to get approval from the public and although it is not yet final, this situation is a little more “It seems positive.”
By the way, this was made by CCOO support call the day after the strike.