Overview

• The action began with demonstrations at Can Pere Antoni in Palma and Son Maties in Calvià.
• Initial areas involved include Palma, Calvià, Eivissa, Sant Josep and Sant Antoni.
• The union Unió Socorristes Balears cites low pay, temporary contracts and monthly workloads exceeding 200 hours.
• Workers demand an update to the 2016 collective agreement plus greater public investment and stricter enforcement of beach safety rules.
• Protesters emphasized housing strain and used symbolic displays, with about 30 at Son Maties carrying “Help, they are drowning us” banners and crosses to warn of possible drowning deaths.