More strikes ... possibly .
Posted by: steve robinson
More strikes ... possibly . - 08/03/10 04:17 AM
Anybody travelling in Spain in the next few weeks should be aware that the air traffic controllers are voting to strike today . The hardest hit would be Madrid , Barcelona and Islas Canarias . The government , apparently , have contingency plans to bring in the military but there could be disruption . It´s worth keeping an eye on the news .
Posted by: eskimo joe
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 08/04/10 02:41 AM
Cheers Steve , 6 weeks till we come over hope its all sorted for then
Posted by: MadridMan
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 08/04/10 06:16 AM
Just received the following message:
"Spanish air traffic controllers' union [v dishy] spokesman says 'if there is a strike, it'll be after Aug 16, most probably 18 or 20' '. Other air traffic controller union rep (not so dishy) saying they want improved work/safety regulations on par with Brit counterparts"
Posted by: Kipper
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 08/06/10 03:51 PM
Great, I get there on the 2nd of Sept. Hope it's over by then...
Posted by: MadridMan
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 08/07/10 05:13 AM
Auto-Res Bus Company of Spain announces 10-hour strikes - 2pm-midnight - for August 6, 13, 31. Also, 24-hour strikes for August 8, 14, 15, 16, 22, 29 & 1 September.
See details (in English) about the strike on their website
HERE.
Saludos, MadridMan
Posted by: Kipper
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 08/07/10 12:27 PM
Great, Just great, I arrive on the morning of the 2nd of September.
Posted by: pedmar
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 08/07/10 02:20 PM
Its the year of the strikes in Spain. It goes with the economy, and all demanding more. Hope its just scare tactics and it end up been nothing on the strikes.
Good luck if you travel in those dates.
Posted by: Kipper
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 08/08/10 09:21 AM
Please keep us updated on the strike....I really do hope it's just scare tactics....Thanks
Karen
Posted by: Kipper
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 08/19/10 06:26 PM
Any word on the strike????? Thanks...
Posted by: steve robinson
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 08/20/10 03:59 AM
The airline unions promised not to strike during the month of August , but will continue negotiations with airport management . There is the possibility of strikes in September .
European trade unions are very agressive and will not hesitate to stage wildcat strikes . To be honest , I was surprised ( and relieved ) that they decided not to strike during this month ... probable reason is that most of THEM don´t want THEIR holiday plans disrupted !!!
Posted by: pedmar
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 08/20/10 04:07 AM
usually its just scare to get it, or the strike is announce bigger than it is.
yes, there will be more as times become more pressing for all.But it should not stop traveling, I live near major strike zone and its never a problem.
Posted by: pedmar
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 09/05/10 12:33 PM
I hear now its the 29 september unions are getting ready to do it then, here is for the 7 sept and I hear UK is doing it too. Must be back to business month, all are a bit jumpy ::)
Posted by: MadridMan
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 09/08/10 10:41 AM
Word on the street is there will be a "general strike" in all of Spain on 29 September. Great. Wonder how far-reaching that'll be and who all will participate.
Saludos, MadridMan
Posted by: pedmar
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 09/09/10 09:47 AM
the one here was nothing, roads were clean, now planning another for the 23rd, I guess it has been designated STRIKE MONTH IN EUROPE Lol!
Posted by: MadridMan
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 11/17/10 03:56 AM
Spain: RENFE & Cercanías mechanics train strike 18 & 19 November, train service at around 60-75% capacity.
Saludos, MadridMan
Posted by: pedmar
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 11/18/10 09:41 AM
hopefully is more media than real for those who use it.
Posted by: jazz
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 11/18/10 02:31 PM
The strike has been canceled.
every day! A shock!
Posted by: pedmar
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 11/19/10 11:15 AM
oh those unions ... glad its not on.
Posted by: MadridMan
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 03/09/11 03:59 AM
Ruh-Roh, Raggy! More air-travel problems for Spain soon.
According to
The Telegraph (thanks, Sally!):
Airport walkouts threaten holiday chaos for millions
Millions of airline passengers face months of disruption after Spanish airport workers announced plans for a series of strikes.
The walkouts, starting in the run-up to Easter, would ground hundreds of flights and wreck the holiday plans of families hoping to grab some spring sunshine.
22 days of strikes are planned, starting on April 20 and continuing through May and June until the end of July.
They could coincide with further industrial action by British Airways cabin crew, who are being balloted on strike action by the Unite trade union.
The Spanish dispute involves 12,500 ground staff employed by Aena, the state-controlled airports authority, which has been earmarked for privatisation.
It threatens to shut down nearly every airport in the country, including those in the Canary Islands, a particularly popular destination at Easter.
Posted by: pedmar
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 03/09/11 06:06 AM
yes privatization is on all over Europe. The smallest airports are doing that already here. I hope they dont do that ,they will lose at the end, its inevitable.
Posted by: GorgonaMedussa
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 03/09/11 09:50 AM
We don't have to worry about this mega strike. We always have the army....
Posted by: pedmar
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 03/14/11 01:08 PM
the strike has these possible dates in Spanish
Abril: Los días 20,21, 24, 25 y 30.
Mayo: Los días 2,14, 15, 19 y 20.
Junio: Los días 13,23 y 30.
Julio: Los días 1,3,4,15 y 31.
Agosto: Los días1,15 y 31
came from El Pais en Español march 9 pub.
Posted by: pedmar
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 03/14/11 01:10 PM
and this is a finance paper i read but in Spanish has more info
http://www.finanzzas.com/calendario-huelga-aenathe govt now is nego but it looks like there will be at this time
Posted by: jazz
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 03/24/11 06:00 PM
Whew!Spanish airport strike called off , wonderfull! I can fly..
Posted by: pedmar
Re: More strikes ... possibly . - 03/25/11 04:08 PM
great news indeed Jazz.