Just two weeks before the lights went on, Local police put city council at risk again. negotiation Christmas plan -Special productivity program regulating reinforcements and temporary service from the end of November until the end of November … In early January, the union fight began again. Representatives of the agency presented a counter-offer, demanding that the city government maintain the same remuneration conditions as last year due to the impending grand festival. Magnaagreed to pay for the value plan More than 8 million euros.
However, this year, there is no magna or special deployment that would justify such an expense due to legal limitations known to both parties to the negotiations. But unions are demanding a repeat of the plan and costs. mentioned above Counterproposal The idea, introduced at yesterday’s meeting, only reflects the far-off understanding between the two countries. Labor representatives propose starting Christmas plans Extended from November 27th to January 7th It covers the entire holiday period (rather than the first weekend of the sale as in previous years) and the major events: the lighting of the Christmas lights (November 29th), the derby on the 30th, matches such as Betis vs. Barcelona, the Immaculate Bridge, and the strong periods of Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and the Three Kings Parade.
The union document, which is more than 30 pages long, aims not only to maintain last year’s structure; Extend the period and set the price per working day There is little room for negotiation. According to the economic table attached by the investigator himself, the public road police officer 479 euros per public holiday or on weekends and in between 205 and 227 euros for working days; with additional bonus of Night service 87.13 euros. Furthermore, early in the morning, December 25th and January 1st will be paid as double vacation.
As a result, agents who cover all the days specified in their plan (approximately 25 days total) Total compensation between 9,000 and 9,500 euros Apart from regular payroll calculations, it only applies to Christmas plans. This point is denied by the unions sought by the ABC, despite the fact that it is an easily calculated bonus that would give agents 25 working days and 18 days off until they complete the 42 days that the aforementioned Christmas plan proposed to last.
ABC has learned from staff sources. Last year we reached a figure of 7,500-8,000 euros per agentHowever, according to the table included in the counterproposal, this year’s number could exceed 9,000 people, including overnight stays.
Opposition, City council proposes 3 million reduction Of the eight projects approved last year, 1,200 operational agents People who participate in these services. The struggle does not just take place at the bargaining table. At City Hall, we are reminded that: intervention Unions have voiced their opposition to these collective productivity agreements, believing that they violate the principles of budgetary legality and expenditure control. What actually happens every year is that local police use the calendar of major events such as Easter, fairs and Christmas to coerce approval of payments due to political fears that protests and factories will affect the city’s security and image.
The most recent precedent was last year. With just a few days left until Magna, the city council had no choice but to relent and accept the offer. A pact with renewable nature 1 year. Barely one in the 2025 budget. 17 million items Euro donations exhausted in May for local police productivity. An additional $30 million budget amendment that would have made the outstanding payments has not been approved since then.
double cause
This disagreement therefore has a twofold aspect. It is the lack of liquidity of local governments and the accumulated debts among administrative agencies, which still claim services provided during the period of administration. 2022 UEFA Finalpart of holy week and festivals This year? united nations summit. In addition, councils will need to source resources from behind the scenes to cover Christmas reinforcements.
Added to this economic situation is a structural crisis in the workforce, which the unions themselves acknowledged in their letter: 500 agents. In addition to the fact that joining is lower than leaving; Absenteeism has increased And many agents who obtain the position immediately request leave to go to other destinations, blocking the position under state law with no possibility of temporary replacement. Against this backdrop, pressure on unions has become a recurring strategy in order to maintain benefits and conditions not enjoyed by other municipalities. And because of this, comparative torts along with the rest of the city staff.
Meanwhile, the city council tries to resist the fight. HR defends it You cannot incur unreasonable expenses again. No budget range or intervention support. But experience has shown that as the lights get closer and more things happen on the streets, mobility decreases and political margin becomes minimal.
History repeats itself every year. Unions wait until the last moment – they decided No more overtime They called for a rally in Plaza Nueva on the 18th. The government is rushing to do everything it can. try to reach an agreementand Seville once again attends the local police Christmas celebration.
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