SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE APR. (Press Europa) –
CEOE-HEOFE has called upon the “shared commitment” of businesses and employees on Tuesday to pursue a “mutually agreed solution” that prevents a tourist strike during Holy Week in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which could tarnish the reputation of the archipelago.
The organisation states in a release that the announcement of a strike signifies a “collective setback” that should be avoided as the positions of both parties “are very similar and there remains an opportunity to reach a fair and beneficial agreement.”
“A 5% wage increase by the year 2025, which offsets the decline in purchasing power, represents a significant effort from the sector that should not be overlooked. We genuinely believe that the positions are closely aligned, and that the option of maintaining a strike solely by workers in the province of Tenerife could be a major reputational concern for the sector, the island’s offerings, and its public image,” remarked President Pedro Alfonso.
Consequently, he emphasises the necessity for an “effort from both sides” that acknowledges the “spirit” of employers and the “talents” of employees. “What we seek is to reinforce the sustainability of our businesses, which are integral in ensuring quality jobs,” the president added.
CEOE-HEPERIFE highlights that the tourism and hospitality industry serves as a “strategic economic engine” for the province and that “safeguarding its stability and reputation abroad necessitates proactive measures, maintaining social harmony as a collective value.”
In his view, “enhancing trust in the sector also entails conveying unambiguous messages of responsibility and capacity for dialogue, particularly during critical times such as Holy Week.”
In that regard, the employer reiterates their commitment to “continue supporting” all member organisations and to aid in identifying “common ground that facilitates the resolution of the current situation.” “Dialogue and mutual understanding should always take precedence,” he concludes.
