Spain: Coach and bus operators in Canary Islands plan strike for multiple days in October; first action planned for Oct. 2 /update 1

Event

Bus and coach operators are planning multiple 24-hour strikes on Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, in the Canary Islands, during October. The strikes will run 00:01-23:59 on Oct. 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25 and 28. Authorities have confirmed that transport to hospitals and medical centers will not be impacted, nor will school buses be impacted; however, 70 percent of discretionary services will be impacted. The action has been called by transport sector employees amid failed negotiations between them and transport companies.

Disruptions to ground transport operations are likely during strike days. Striking workers may picket near government buildings or transport offices on the affected islands on strike days. Security forces will likely deploy to monitor gatherings. Clashes are unlikely. Localized ground travel disruptions are possible near protest sites.

Advice

Reconfirm all transport services on strike days. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates on the impact of the labor action and forthcoming strike action. Avoid protests as a standard precaution and to mitigate potential disruptions.