Consell refuses to enforce pay deal with ITV staff as he believes it is invalid
The mandatory minimum services plan tied to the ITV staff strike scheduled to begin next Monday has been confirmed. A decision signed by Andrés Lluch, the Director General of Labour, Cooperatives and Occupational Safety, has revealed that service provision at all ITV stations across the Valencian Community will operate with a capped level, limited to up to 40% of each facility’s usual workforce. This move pits management against unions, notably Workers’ Commissions, who argued yesterday that ITV work does not fall under essential services. In practical terms, the daily commute and routine maintenance of the public are not expected to grind to a halt, even as a reduced throughput is enforced.
The decree—framed around the mandatory nature of these inspections for citizens as dictated by various Royal Decrees—states that passing the Technical Vehicle Inspection is a security obligation that directly touches on the constitutional right to personal safety. SITVAL, the company listed as the sole autonomous provider of this service in the region after a March restructuring, contends that the arrangement is appropriate. The objective is to establish minimum services that safeguard constitutionally protected rights while maintaining essential public safety standards.
In the accompanying guidelines, priority is assigned to critical vehicles: ambulances and other healthcare vehicles, all emergency and fire department units, security forces and official institutions, public transport operators, and those carrying goods. After addressing these essentials, attention shifts to vehicles that require inspections to verify defect corrections identified in prior checks, and finally to vehicles whose MOT is either overdue or due within the specified strike days. The authorities emphasize that the strike is being managed with careful planning to keep essential mobility functioning.
Looking ahead, the implementation details will depend on the logistics of the strike and the capacity of participating ITV centers. The responsible parties will determine how to allocate minimal viable services that still protect the public’s safety and constitutional rights, while the labor authorities monitor and adjust as necessary to guarantee a fair balance between worker action and public needs. The overarching aim remains clear: ensure basic, secure access to important vehicle inspection services without triggering a total service shutdown.
Cited sources indicate that the government and involved unions continue to negotiate, with the potential for adjustments should the situation evolve. The overarching priority remains the continuity of essential transportation and safety services while respecting workers’ rights to protest in a lawful framework. {Citation: Official records and statements from regional labor authorities and SITVAL indicate a preference for maintaining critical functionality during the strike.}