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    <title><![CDATA[Ara Balears in English - Strike]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Doctors call for an indefinite strike starting from October 28 throughout the State]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.arabalears.cat/society/doctors-call-for-an-indefinite-strike-starting-from-october-28-throughout-the-state_1_5847094.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/cd9b73e1-2d96-4011-b8f5-f34f3496f4e4_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg" /></p><p>The Medical Strike Committee announced this Friday an indefinite nationwide strike starting on October 28th to protest against the Statute Framework bill and demand specific regulations for doctors and medical professionals. The mobilization has been agreed upon by the main medical trade union organizations and has the support of the Medical and Professional Union (UMYF). The call comes ten days after the Council of Ministers approved the bill that is intended to replace the regulations in force since 2003, which is now continuing its parliamentary processing in the Congress of Deputies.</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:06:05 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[Concentration of doctors this Thursday in El Born.]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[The unions reject the new Framework Statute and demand their own regulation with a 35-hour work week and a reform of the on-call shifts]]></subtitle>
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      <title><![CDATA[The lifeguards of Calvià protest with banners due to the impossibility of striking]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.arabalears.cat/society/calvia-lifeguards-protest-with-banners-due-to-the-impossibility-of-striking_1_5830329.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/7ca4dafa-d1db-417d-9128-fec5d7ca8f13_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg" /></p><p>Calvià's lifeguards protested this Sunday with banners on different beaches in the municipality after they were unable to go on strike as they had called for, due to the 100% minimum services imposed by the City Council.</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[ARA Balears]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:36:04 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[One of the banners at the lifeguards' protest]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[The workers denounce that the 100% minimum services imposed by the City Council have forced them to work and they demand improvements in working conditions]]></subtitle>
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      <title><![CDATA[The lifeguards of Calvià will go on strike this Sunday]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.arabalears.cat/society/calvia-lifeguards-will-go-strike-this-sunday_1_5829704.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/c9845188-c023-48b6-887a-bf11b342ad79_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg" /></p><p>The Calvià Lifeguard Union has called a strike for this Sunday, August 23, to protest the City Council's "disregard" for their demands to improve the service and working conditions. This pressure measure, which the union has considered "drastic," comes after "receiving nothing but mistreatment" when they tried to negotiate an improvement in the conditions of the municipality's lifeguard service.</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[ARA Balears]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:45:52 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[The lifeguard Manuela Arribas walks along the edge of the sea on Cap de Sant Pere beach, in Cambrils.]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[They want to improve their conditions and have publicly denounced service deficiencies and communication errors]]></subtitle>
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      <title><![CDATA[The strike at the Son Reus landfill continues due to lack of agreement at Tamib]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.arabalears.cat/society/the-strike-at-the-son-reus-landfill-continues-due-to-the-lack-of-agreement-at-tamib_1_5828119.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/c02e30f0-746f-4beb-b503-6a71dc2e69a1_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg" /></p><p>UGT public services continues with <a href="https://en.arabalears.cat/misc/mobilizations-at-son-reus-prison-for-precarious-work-and-lack-of-safety_1_5780858.html" target="_blank">the strike call at the Son Reus kennel, scheduled for next Monday</a>, in protest against precarious working conditions at the Palma animal care center, as no agreement was reached at the meeting before the Arbitration Court, Tamib. The union has regretted that the mediation carried out this Thursday at the arbitration court – as a prior step in any strike call – has concluded without an agreement.</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[ARA Balears]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:14:28 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[The Son Reus kennels returns to their owners 17 of the 21 abandoned or lost dogs this holiday season]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[UGT regrets that the mediation carried out this Thursday at the arbitration court has concluded without an agreement]]></subtitle>
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      <title><![CDATA[Controversy in Calvià: lifeguards will go on strike this Sunday]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.arabalears.cat/society/controversy-in-calvia-lifeguards-will-go-strike-this-sunday_1_5826884.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/c9845188-c023-48b6-887a-bf11b342ad79_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg" /></p><p>The Calvià Town Hall has regretted the "irresponsible" attitude of the lifeguards' union, which has announced a strike for Sunday, coinciding with one of the weekends with the highest expected attendance at the municipality's beaches. According to their criticism, this union "does not hold any legal representation power over the rest of the lifeguards" and, furthermore, has recalled that the Council already held a meeting weeks ago with some of the lifeguards who provide their services this summer at various beaches in the municipality.</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[ARA Balears]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:53:25 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[The lifeguard Manuela Arribas walks along the edge of the sea on Cap de Sant Pere beach, in Cambrils.]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[The Council has offered a package of improvements to the material and infrastructures used by the lifeguards]]></subtitle>
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      <title><![CDATA[80% of teachers in the Balearic Islands opt for indefinite strike]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.arabalears.cat/education/80-of-teachers-in-the-balearic-islands-opt-for-indefinite-strike_1_5756639.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/d64580fb-1237-422f-baf7-db32d4235ebf_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg" /></p><p>Eight out of ten teachers in the Balearic Islands who participated in a consultation promoted by the Independent, Autonomous and United Union (SIAU) are in favour of calling an indefinite strike in the education sector. According to the results of the survey made public this Monday by the union, 80.8% of participants support this option, while 11.7% oppose it and 7.5% state they do not have a defined position.</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[ARA Balears]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:22:01 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[A classroom in an educational center in the Balearic Islands.]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[The majority of participants in the consultation driven by SIAU consider that the mobilization should begin during the first quarter of the 2026-2027 academic year to guarantee its impact and sustainability]]></subtitle>
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      <title><![CDATA[The ambulances of the Balearic Islands are going on strike]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.arabalears.cat/society/the-ambulances-of-the-balearic-islands-go-strike_1_5754815.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/f89bf263-2b89-437e-b985-e2c992c66a5d_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg" /></p><p>The union representatives of the IB-Salut ambulances have registered a strike call in the four islands to demand labor improvements and the fulfillment of pending agreements. As reported this Monday by the union representatives, the stoppages will take place on June 16, 19, 24, and 26 between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM and between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM, while from June 29 onwards, an indefinite 24-hour strike will begin if no progress is made in negotiations.</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[ARA Balears]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:26:43 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[SAMU ambulances at Son Espases.]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[The call affects urgent and non-urgent medical transport, the emergency call center, and the scheduled transport management center]]></subtitle>
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      <title><![CDATA["We will not go down to the beach": Palma lifeguards plant the City Council and threaten strike]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.arabalears.cat/society/we-will-not-go-down-to-the-beach-palma-lifeguards-plant-the-city-council-and-threaten-with-strike_1_5751505.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/206b7da3-8850-4b2f-af08-4d81ec3c491c_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg" /></p><p>The Unión Socorristas Mallorca union reported this Thursday the lack of equipment and deficiencies in the infrastructure of Palma's rescue service, which they attribute to the "neglect and excuses" of the City Council. The protests have been made visible with a rally in Plaça de Cort and an intervention during the municipal plenary session.</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[ARA Balears]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 May 2026 17:02:55 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[Lifeguards in a protest in Plaça d'Espanya]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[The union denounces lack of infrastructures, dilapidated cabins and absence of basic services on several beaches in Palma]]></subtitle>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Teachers' Assembly of the Islands earmarks 100,000 euros for the strikes in the Valencian Country and Catalonia: "It is also our fight"]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.arabalears.cat/society/the-assembly-of-teachers-allocates-100-000-euros-to-the-strikes-in-the-valencian-country-and-catalonia-it-is-also-our-fight_1_5748349.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/36bdcc95-9b00-4141-862a-91d9d93ab124_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg" /></p><p>The Teachers' Assembly has agreed to allocate 100,000 euros from its resistance fund to support the educational strikes in the Valencian Country and Catalonia. The decision was made this Monday during an urgent general assembly held at IES Berenguer, in a context marked by the reactivation of educational mobilizations in Catalan-speaking territories and by the labor conflict in the 0-3 sector in the Balearic Islands.</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[ARA Balears]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 May 2026 19:21:53 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[Assembly of this Monday in Inca]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[The money comes from the strike fund created during the indefinite strike of 2013 during the Government of José Ramón Bauzá]]></subtitle>
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      <title><![CDATA[Teacher strike in sight?]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.arabalears.cat/education/teacher-strike-in-sight_1_5747608.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/06544792-4bc5-4e10-93d9-561a13d90cb1_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg" /></p><p>The Independent, Autonomous and United Union (SIAU) has initiated a consultation with all teachers in the Balearic Islands to assess the call for an indefinite strike, in a move that aims to join the mobilizations already underway in Catalonia and the Valencian Community.</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[ARA Balears]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 May 2026 08:35:16 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[Students in an educational center in the Balearic Islands.]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[The SIAU union begins a consultation among the teaching staff to assess an indefinite strike in the face of "growing unease" and criticism of the Balearic government's educational management]]></subtitle>
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      <title><![CDATA[The textile strike closes stores of big brands in Palma and Ibiza]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.arabalears.cat/society/the-textile-strike-closes-shops-of-major-brands-in-palma-and-ibiza_1_5746947.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/e77123fa-b773-4c9d-a2db-af32e7135cb1_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg" /></p><p>The strike called last Saturday in the textile and footwear sector has had an impact in the Balearic Islands and has led to the closure of several large chain stores in Palma and Ibiza. The protest, driven by UGT within a state-wide call, rejects the preliminary agreement of the new state collective agreement promoted by the employers' association ARTE and signed with CCOO and Fetico.</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[ARA Balears]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 24 May 2026 08:53:56 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[Textile shop workers during the mobilization]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[Workers of large chains mobilize against the new state agreement for the possible loss of labor rights]]></subtitle>
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      <title><![CDATA[The doctors' strike maintains a high follow-up according to the union, but Health "has no data"]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.arabalears.cat/society/the-doctors-strike-maintains-high-follow-up-according-to-the-union-but-health-has-no-data_1_5742859.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/977c496b-9e72-4a07-bd67-95222191df65_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg" /></p><p>In the first three days of the fourth week of the doctors' strike against the reform of the Framework Statute promoted by the Ministry of Health, the follow-up of the stoppage has once again been significant. According to data provided by the Simebal union, the mobilization maintains high participation among health professionals, while IB-Salut assures that it does not have official figures on the follow-up of the protest, but yes on the impact of the mobilization. In the first two days of the stoppage (Monday and Tuesday), 109 operations have been suspended; 2,856 consultations and diagnostic tests and 2,940 Primary Care consultations.</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jaume Cladera Mas]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 May 2026 10:03:32 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[Thirty doctors gather at the gates of Son Espases Hospital.]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[The stoppage has had an incidence of approximately 80% among the staff of Hospital Outpatient Clinics and around 50% in Primary Care]]></subtitle>
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      <title><![CDATA[The doctors' strike maintains a high follow-up according to the union, but Health "has no data"]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.arabalears.cat/society/the-doctors-strike-maintains-high-follow-up-according-to-the-union-but-health-has-no-data_1_5742842.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/977c496b-9e72-4a07-bd67-95222191df65_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg" /></p><p>In the first three days of the fourth week of the doctors' strike against the reform of the "Estatut Marc" (Framework Statute) promoted by the Ministry of Health, the follow-up of the stoppage has once again been significant. According to data provided by the Simebal union, the mobilization maintains high participation among health professionals, while IB-Salut assures that it does not have official figures on the follow-up of the protest but does have data on the impact of the mobilization. In the first two days of the stoppage (Monday and Tuesday), 109 operations have been suspended; 2,856 consultations and diagnostic tests and 2,940 primary care consultations.</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jaume Cladera Mas]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 May 2026 09:56:11 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[Thirty doctors gather at the gates of Son Espases Hospital.]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[The strike has had an incidence of approximately 80% among the staff of hospital outpatient clinics and around 50% in Primary Care]]></subtitle>
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      <title><![CDATA[The doctors' strike maintains high follow-through in its fourth week]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.arabalears.cat/society/the-doctors-strike-maintains-high-follow-up-in-its-fourth-week_1_5741853.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/f44bdecc-0e31-4044-9e6e-6c1f8b84ae70_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg" /></p><p>The fourth week of this year's medical strike, which on Tuesday reaches its second day, has maintained a compliance of around 80% in hospital outpatient clinics and 50% in primary care in the Balearic Islands. According to data provided by the medical union Simebal, participation rises to 90% in services such as anesthesiology, radiology, and a large part of surgical activity, while among resident internal physicians (MIR) it remains around 65%.</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[ARA Balears]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 May 2026 13:48:11 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[Protest signs of the medical collective, on strike against the framework statute.]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[According to Simebal, support reaches up to 80% in hospital consultations and reaches peaks of 90% in some services, while Health does not provide data]]></subtitle>
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      <title><![CDATA[These are the minimum services for the medical strike in the Balearic Islands from May 18 to 22]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.arabalears.cat/society/these-are-the-minimum-services-of-the-medical-strike-in-the-balearic-islands-from-may-18-to-22_1_5739031.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/93b3cbcc-d514-4c78-b336-60a7a335d42b_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg" /></p><p>The IbSalut has set the minimum services for the fourth week of medical strike called against the reform of the framework statute promoted by the Ministry of Health. The stoppages, maintained by the Balearic Medical Union (Simebal-CESM), will take place between May 18 and 22.</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[ARA Balears]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 16 May 2026 10:53:05 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[Doctors concentrated during a strike at the gates of Son Espases hospital.]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[The strike will begin at 00:00 hours on Monday and will end at 23:59 hours on Friday]]></subtitle>
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      <title><![CDATA[Unions expect a good turnout for the strike of educators aged 0 to 3 this Thursday]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.arabalears.cat/society/the-unions-expect-good-turnout-for-the-strike-of-educators-from-0-to-3-this-thursday_1_5729201.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/f5e5269e-f09e-4856-89d0-dc4ec9e41051_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg" /></p><p>The educators of nurseries for 0 to 3 year olds are called to a state-wide strike this Thursday, with the forecast of broad participation in the Balearic Islands, as indicated by the organizing unions. CCOO, UGT, and STEI have urged the entire sector to join the protest and have denounced what they consider to be "inactivity" on the part of employers' associations.</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[ARA Balears]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 06 May 2026 16:38:07 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[The strike will take place this Thursday, May 7]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[The sector demands the negotiation of a regional agreement and the improvement of salaries, among others]]></subtitle>
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      <title><![CDATA[The 0-3 educators mobilize in Palma on the eve of the strike: "0-3 cannot wait any longer"]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.arabalears.cat/society/the-0-3-educators-mobilize-in-palma-at-the-gates-of-the-strike-the-0-3-cannot-wait-any-longer_1_5727211.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/aa90d584-7efd-4b40-81ff-9f6ef6994421_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg" /></p><p>The strike in the 0-3 early childhood education sector, called for next May 7 in the Balearic Islands, anticipates significant participation, in a context of growing discontent among workers. This Monday, dozens of professionals gathered in front of the PIMEM headquarters in Palma to denounce the deadlock in negotiations and the lack of response from employers' associations.</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Aina Vidal]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 May 2026 19:44:57 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[Protest in front of the Pimem headquarters this Monday]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[CCOO, UGT and STEI have reinforced the call for a strike, which is part of the general state mobilization day]]></subtitle>
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      <title><![CDATA[The strike continues at CEIP Son Pisà: 60% of students are not attending class in protest against Miquel Roldán]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.arabalears.cat/society/the-strike-continues-at-ceip-son-pisa-60-of-students-are-not-attending-class-in-protest-against-miquel-roldan_1_5719948.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/9ffba156-6e5c-47cf-9efe-55d1ee16fe3e_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg" /></p><p>The strike at CEIP Son Pisà, which began last Wednesday due to the hiring of Miquel Roldán, a teacher convicted of harassing a former student, continued this Monday, pending a meeting with the Ministry of Education and Universities at 4 p.m.</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[ARA Balears]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:17:44 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[Banner at CEIP Son Pisà on the fourth day of strike for the incorporation of the convicted teacher.]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[The strike at the school continues pending a meeting with the Department of Education this afternoon]]></subtitle>
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      <title><![CDATA[The third week of medical strike of the year starts "with strength" in the Balearic Islands]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.arabalears.cat/society/the-third-week-of-medical-strike-of-the-year-starts-with-strength-in-the-balearic-islands_1_5719905.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/ab02ed6e-135d-41c3-be0a-e9c2e1ab4070_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg" /></p><p>The third week of medical strike since the beginning of the year to oppose the Framework Statute proposed by the Ministry of Health, whose negotiations have not yet been unblocked, has started "with force".</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[ARA Balears]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:38:33 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[Concentration of doctors in front of the doors of Son Espases Hospital against the new Framework Statute.]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[The mobilizations, planned between Monday and Wednesday, have begun with the already usual gatherings at the doors of the hospital centers]]></subtitle>
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      <title><![CDATA[More than 30 delays at Palma airport due to ground staff strike]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.arabalears.cat/society/more-than-30-delays-at-palma-airport-due-to-ground-staff-strike_1_5697934.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/46114951-73f0-4cdd-bc55-9ef3ec154f96_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg" /></p><p>Palma Airport registered at least thirty flight delays this Friday, coinciding with a new day of strike by Groundforce company's ground staff, responsible for ramp assistance services. According to Aena data, sixteen departures and fourteen arrivals at Son Sant Joan were affected.</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[ARA Balears]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:54:11 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[Tourists waiting at Palma airport]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[The work stoppages of Groundforce workers affect at least 30 flights at Son Sant Joan on a new day of protest]]></subtitle>
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