In their public statement, the unions say that the operation by Correos management aims to narrow the substantial economic gap created by what they describe as poor leadership. They point to losses exceeding €800 million on the postal company’s income statement since the current president, Juan Manuel Serrano, took the helm.
CCOO and UGT claim that the sale was conducted at a price well below the true value of the recently renovated building, a cornerstone of a broader plan to revitalize the area. They describe the building as being transferred under pressure to compensate for the operator’s weak finances under the current management.
The sale involves this symbolic property and triggers the compulsory relocation of all departments now housed in the building during a peak season for mail and parcel activity. A total of 75 employees would be affected, including the top maternity unit, the head office, administrative and commercial services, and the health services, with the main office staff moving to a temporary location for one year while a new central site is sought in Alicante. The move would come with new rental costs and the necessary refurbishments to adapt the space.
The unions argue that the rest of the affected staff would be reassigned to other postal facilities, requiring remedial work. They warn that a rushed relocation would generate substantial costs, exceeding one million euros, and create notable organizational strain across the network.
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The unions say that within less than a month from the transfer date, the new sites earmarked for the relocated personnel will lack proper conditioning and fail to meet essential compliance and accessibility standards. This could make the sites unsuitable for occupancy by postal workers and would draw public scrutiny for safety and accessibility concerns.
In their statement, they warn that the changes will disrupt the Christmas campaign, potentially affecting up to 11 postal districts in the capital. They underscore concerns that the takeover and restructuring could cause delays and backlogs in mail processing and parcel delivery, a situation likely to be felt during a period when online shopping is at its peak and residents could see delayed deliveries in Alicante.
Public demonstrations intensified outside the landmark building as residents became aware of what they described as a risky cost-cutting move. The unions contend that Correos risks losing the historical identity of a center that has long served as a reference point for the community in Alicante, and they argue that the sale explains a broader financial strategy rather than a necessary adjustment.
From the outset, CCOO and UGT have opposed what they view as an unnecessary demolition of the local postal service. They call for an immediate halt to the headquarters sale in Alicante and say the change will seriously affect all 75 workers whose working conditions will be altered by forced transfers, with significant implications for work-life balance. A meeting is scheduled for Friday at the doors of the building in Plaza Gabriel Miró in Alicante, from 9:00 to 10:00 in the morning, to discuss the situation and potential steps forward.