View Full Version : Other Is there going to be a General Strike this Thursday, 29th March?
Leam_Lin
21-03-2012, 16:15
Have heard that the buses & taxis are going to strike on Thursday, does anyone know if this is correct.
Thanks.
bonitatime
21-03-2012, 16:19
Thursday is a general strike there will be mínimum bus services only
VideoMem
21-03-2012, 16:33
Is that this Thursday 22nd or next 29th ?:(
princessmonika
21-03-2012, 16:58
29th is the airport open ??
Leam_Lin
21-03-2012, 18:10
Sorry it is the 29th March, is it a strike day?
Will the schools be open? Are teachers working, anyone knows....
bonitatime
21-03-2012, 20:18
You will need to ask in your childs School as it will probably vary
karinagal
21-03-2012, 22:31
29th is the airport open ??
Are you going home on the 29th Monika?
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princessmonika
21-03-2012, 23:00
yes karina , but maybe i have to rebook -- talk when you are here on 23rd
Thursday is a general strike there will be mínimum bus services only
as in Sunday service do you know?
OK
The Trade Unions have called a general strike for Thursday 29th. By definition a General Strike is one where all workers have been called to not work.
As always, there will be exceptions, some bus drivers, some teachers, some airport workers, some taxi drivers and some shop workers will not strike whereas others will.
There is no way to tell how many will, nor how many will not strike.
The only sensible advice is to be prepared for disruption, be prepared for bus services to be reduced, maybe cancelled. Be prepared for there to be less taxi cabs on the streets, be prepared for some teachers to strike and therefore some schools to be closed, be prepared for some shops to be closed and be prepared for some Government offices to be closed.
willowlily
22-03-2012, 13:06
whilst i agree with the right to strike, history has shown it really makes little difference except annoy the people whose life's are disrupted and the loss of a days pay.
slodgedad
23-03-2012, 03:06
whilst i agree with the right to strike, history has shown it really makes little difference except annoy the people whose life's are disrupted and the loss of a days pay.
I beg to differ. Without the Trade Union movement we'd all still be cap doffers and forelock pullers..
My grandparents, on both sides, were in 'service'
'ADDED AFTER 1 MINUTE'
My mother in law was, too.
I have been told there is to be a general Strike in Spain and the Canary Islands this Thursday (29th) I haven't managed to find out if this is true or not? We have friends leaving on Thursday and other friends arriving so have been warned that flights will be disrupted. Any Info about this would be appreciated!
:hello:
Harmonicaman
25-03-2012, 12:39
I have been told there is to be a general Strike in Spain and the Canary Islands this Thursday (29th) I haven't managed to find out if this is true or not? We have friends leaving on Thursday and other friends arriving so have been warned that flights will be disrupted. Any Info about this would be appreciated!
:hello:
I don't speak Spanish, but I found this...
http://www.huelgageneral.net/
primrose
25-03-2012, 12:48
I have been told there is to be a general Strike in Spain and the Canary Islands this Thursday (29th) I haven't managed to find out if this is true or not? We have friends leaving on Thursday and other friends arriving so have been warned that flights will be disrupted. Any Info about this would be appreciated!
:hello:
Yes there is a General Strike but it is voluntary so nobody knows what services will be affected. I have to go San Miguel for a Blood test and they have said you could be in for a longer wait as they don't know how many staff will be on strike.
Thanks HM! So it looks like it's going ahead then! The link was a manifesto for the Strike!
Yes there is a General Strike but it is voluntary so nobody knows what services will be affected. I have to go San Miguel for a Blood test and they have said you could be in for a longer wait as they don't know how many staff will be on strike.
Poor You Primrose! can you not change your appointment? from what I hear striking will be widespread throughout public services.
Bobe the Book
25-03-2012, 12:53
It all seems a bit hit and miss understand some of the Air Controllers belong to one of the unions. Also people have been visting bars asking them to support the strike and shut on the day. There was also poeple on the big Los Cris roundabout passing out leaflets yesterday.
It looks like we will all have to wait and see. :confused:
It all seems a bit hit and miss understand some of the Air Controllers belong to one of the unions. Also people have been visting bars asking them to support the strike and shut on the day. There was also poeple on the big Los Cris roundabout passing out leaflets yesterday.
It looks like we will all have to wait and see. :confused:
Our friends are in the Travel industry and are expecting all flights to be disrupted!
primrose
25-03-2012, 13:18
Poor You Primrose! can you not change your appointment? from what I hear striking will be widespread throughout public services.
Wish I could but need results before I go back to Specialist. Never mind at least we have the sun that makes everything OK.:whistle::whistle::doh:sorry couldn't resist.
Wish I could but need results before I go back to Specialist. Never mind at least we have the sun that makes everything OK.:whistle::whistle::doh:sorry couldn't resist.
:lol:.................
Wish I could but need results before I go back to Specialist. Never mind at least we have the sun that makes everything OK.:whistle::whistle::doh:sorry couldn't resist.
Strike in the SUN :)
Sorry i couldn't resist either :D
If all people in the world have the same problems :)
cainaries
25-03-2012, 19:03
Yes there is a General Strike but it is voluntary so nobody knows what services will be affected. I have to go San Miguel for a Blood test and they have said you could be in for a longer wait as they don't know how many staff will be on strike.
Last week our local hospital rang to change OH's appointment from tomorrow to Thursday! We only found out about the strike on Friday or we would have queried what they were arranging. It's for a six-month check-up for his diabetes and, although he doesn't want to spend all day waiting, we don't know how long it will take to get another appointment. It is a bit odd though to reschedule for a strike day ... unless they've done that for everyone, which wouldn't surprise me.
Last week our local hospital rang to change OH's appointment from tomorrow to Thursday! We only found out about the strike on Friday or we would have queried what they were arranging. It's for a six-month check-up for his diabetes and, although he doesn't want to spend all day waiting, we don't know how long it will take to get another appointment. It is a bit odd though to reschedule for a strike day ... unless they've done that for everyone, which wouldn't surprise me.
Spoke to a Spanish neighbour Cainaries! the strike is voluntary and the general opinion is that not many will join in! we'll have to wait and see! :wink:
I was told if you open your bar you could get fined
cainaries
26-03-2012, 13:39
Spoke to a Spanish neighbour Cainaries! the strike is voluntary and the general opinion is that not many will join in! we'll have to wait and see! :wink:
We'll have to take our kindles, Suej, yours to the airport and mine to the hospital.
The last strike didn't get much support over here, someone told me they were 'too poor to strike' - I assume they get docked a day's pay?
Bobe the Book
26-03-2012, 13:57
I was told if you open your bar you could get fined
Who would fine you and under what law....???? :duh:
We'll have to take our kindles, Suej, yours to the airport and mine to the hospital.
The last strike didn't get much support over here, someone told me they were 'too poor to strike' - I assume they get docked a day's pay?
That's exactly it Cainaries! they didn't get much support last time here either!
cainaries
26-03-2012, 14:41
Who would fine you and under what law....???? :duh:
I wondered that ... sounded a bit Mafiosa to me. The Government is hardly going to be issuing fines, is it!
I wondered that ... sounded a bit Mafiosa to me. The Government is hardly going to be issuing fines, is it!
Just militant behaviour! They are powerless to do anything!
Harmonicaman
26-03-2012, 16:34
I was told if you open your bar you could get fined
Who would fine you and under what law....???? :duh:
I wondered that ... sounded a bit Mafiosa to me. The Government is hardly going to be issuing fines, is it!
Just militant behaviour! They are powerless to do anything!
I heard they were going to set fire to the palm trees outside the bars that were staying open...
I heard they were going to set fire to the palm trees outside the bars that were staying open...
What if you are on a hot date already ?
Harmonicaman
26-03-2012, 18:00
What if you are on a hot date already ?
Fig off you!:)
Leam_Lin
26-03-2012, 18:05
Can this thread be linked to the new post about the strike.Thanks.
Can this thread be linked to the new post about the strike.Thanks.
Not a lot happened with the last strike! around the time of the Ash cloud if I remember rightly! Who knows what support the strikers will muster up! we'll have to wait and see. Yes it is the same strike Leam Lin as the other General strike thread.
cainaries
26-03-2012, 18:20
I heard they were going to set fire to the palm trees outside the bars that were staying open...
Which 'they' would this be? Not the famous British 'they' by any chance?
Harmonicaman
26-03-2012, 18:22
Which 'they' would this be? Not the famous British 'they' by any chance?
El Bomberos Militante...vicious they are.
What if you are on a hot date already ?
You'll end up with ........ Oh forget it Betty !!!:ashamed:
Marc Weinberg
27-03-2012, 08:35
hiya all. not that i need an excuse to stay on the rock, but i am due to or maybe not fly on thursday evening. people that i have spoken to here are a bit vague about who/ what is operational. my airline are still saying my flight is departing on time, yet i am being told unless i get a lift or start walking now i wint be getting a bus or taxi to tfs and if i do get there i wont be flying. has anyone got anymore info on whats happening please?
hiya all. not that i need an excuse to stay on the rock, but i am due to or maybe not fly on thursday evening. people that i have spoken to here are a bit vague about who/ what is operational. my airline are still saying my flight is departing on time, yet i am being told unless i get a lift or start walking now i wint be getting a bus or taxi to tfs and if i do get there i wont be flying. has anyone got anymore info on whats happening please?
Hi Marc! I don't think it will be that bad tbh! and I doubt we'll know anymore until the Strike day itself!:dontknow:
casabonny
27-03-2012, 16:43
Personally I dont think there will be any more support for this one than the last although more people are peeved about the changes now as it affects thier " rights"!
A large supplier of ours has told thier employees that they can work inside the building , stocking etc , taking orseds etc but for thier safety they will not be allowed to deliver.This business , as have many others been told that they/thier staff will be attacked if they work.
Apparently this time they are going to target Industrial areas such as Las Chafiras , Guimar,Los Majuleos etc.Again we will have to wait and see what happens.Even those who may agree with the reasons for the strike can probably not afford to loose a days pay.
Bobe the Book
27-03-2012, 18:39
Monarch Airlines have just made a statement about thier flights om Thursday hope this helps some of you out there.
Monarch
News: A general workers strike has been proposed to take place in Spain on Thursday 29 March. For information about how this may affect your travel plans, please see ***************/Hb24gY
Monarch | 2012 News - Flights - Potential Spanish strikes – Thursday 29 March 2012 | Flights News
www.monarch.co.uk
Monarch Airlines have just made a statement about thier flights om Thursday hope this helps some of you out there.
Monarch
News: A general workers strike has been proposed to take place in Spain on Thursday 29 March. For information about how this may affect your travel plans, please see ***************/Hb24gY
Monarch | 2012 News - Flights - Potential Spanish strikes – Thursday 29 March 2012 | Flights News
www.monarch.co.uk
Thanks Bobe for this useful information!:) neither of my friends are travelling Monarch but would imagine similar info has been sent by most airlines. My friends that are leaving on Thursday have a dog and a cat to take with them so I'm hoping all will go as planned for them!
Marc Weinberg
27-03-2012, 23:13
i am flying with easyjet and it shows my flight still good to go. just wondering what if anything to expect at the airport.
Ashro Autos
28-03-2012, 00:18
does anyone know where my nearest picket line is.Stand united unlike in the UK
caroletenerife
28-03-2012, 01:12
I dont want to go against the strike, but I'm going to need to open the charity shop, we just cannot afford to close and lose the money, we have a massive water bill due.
Bobe the Book
28-03-2012, 11:07
I was told if you open your bar you could get fined
I was told last night that most of the bars on the El Mirador strip in Los Cristianos will be shutting on Thursday to stop any confrontation with local activist. :redcard:
craftycarder
29-03-2012, 12:26
Just been up to Las Chafaris and all the shops are open, even the supermarkets.
Its very quiet though
slodgedad
29-03-2012, 12:31
It must be better supported than we are led to believe.
I just took my daughter over to Golf del Sur, as I do most days, and the roads are quieter than they are on Sundays.
Even the chaotic Las Chafiras roundabout was deserted.
the spanish love a day off:whistle:
primrose
29-03-2012, 13:52
Went for my Blood Test this morning and we were all told they would be taking the Blood but there was no guarantee that it would be tested as they didn't know how many were working at Mahon where they tested it, and if it wasn't done you would have to back to your Doctor to make another appointment, so it's just a case of wait and see.
KirstyJay
29-03-2012, 13:56
Everything's open in Guia. I spoke to the guy in the Libraria and he said 'If I take the day off, I lose money and I have to eat!'
Fair point really...
nice to see the trains runnin normally in LA:lol:
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