The workers of Sóller 2010 reject that medical leaves are pointed out as the problem of the service

SóllerThe Sóller 2010 works council has come to the defense of employees on medical leave and has rejected the notion that they should be presented as the main cause of the problems plaguing the service. The union representatives are calling on the municipal company's management to analyze the internal organization and working conditions before blaming absenteeism for the current difficulties.

In a statement released by the UGT, the workers' representatives recall that they have been reporting management and planning problems since 2022. They consider that work-related absences cannot be analyzed in isolation and point out that, in many cases, they are related to continuous physical effort and working conditions they deem inadequate.

Among the examples they highlight are tasks that, according to the committee, should be performed by two people but end up being assumed by individuals. They also question the recurring use of overtime to cover staffing needs. What was initially proposed as a temporary measure during the summer, they claim, has become a standard practice.

The union representatives maintain that a portion of the current temporary disabilities correspond to musculoskeletal problems linked to fatigue and overexertion. For this reason, they are asking for the causes behind the leaves to be studied instead of focusing the debate exclusively on absenteeism figures.

The committee is demanding "real, dignified, and definitive solutions" that will allow for the improvement of working conditions and, at the same time, guarantee the quality of the public service. It also asks the management of Sóller 2010 to engage in self-criticism and review the organization of the staff.