The Calp City Council has demanded that the company contracted for the cleaning and waste collection service wasteAcciona Servicios Urbanos is ensuring the provision of essential minimum services in anticipation of an imminent strike by its workers. This measure aims to guarantee the health and image of the municipality, especially during peak season and given concerns about waste accumulation.
Details of the minimum services established
According to the report issued by the municipal official in charge of the contract, the City Council has established that the minimum essential services for the collection and transport of urban waste will be equivalent to 70% of the regular weekly peak season services.
In the event that the strike also affects the staff assigned to the street cleaning service, the minimum essential services are set at an equivalent to 60% of the regular weekly peak season services.
Likewise, the following must be guaranteed: 100% Urgent cleaning measures are being implemented in access areas and surroundings of healthcare facilities, residences, markets, venues, and spaces where festive events take place. This also applies to locations where public health risks are identified.
The minimum services corresponding to the special reinforcements due to the parties They are established in the 65% of scheduled services. This percentage will not apply to specific municipal requests for special services for holidays, which must be attended to. 100%.
Requirements for the company Acciona
The City Council has required Acciona Servicios Urbanos to fully organize and implement the established minimum essential services. The company must specify the personnel, shifts, schedules, and resources allocated for this purpose, and communicate all this information to the council before the strike begins.
Furthermore, Acciona must submit daily reports on planned and executed services, the resources used, the routes taken, and any incidents encountered. It must also immediately inform the City Council of any situation that could pose a risk to health, hygiene, safety, or the environment.
Planned solutions and intensive monitoring
Given this situation, the governing team has considered the possibility of resorting to an emergency contract for health reasons. This measure would be taken if the strike continues throughout the week of the bullfighting festivities.
The mayor, Ana SalaShe points out that "we have planned solutions to prevent situations that could affect public health during the festivities." She also highlights that the City Council has "two environmental monitors and one municipal worker to carry out intensive monitoring of compliance with minimum services." The mayor adds: "The workers are exercising their right to strike to improve their situation, but, as the City Council, we must ensure compliance with minimum services."
