Palma de Mallorca: lifeguards call one‑day strike on 24 June over lack of facilities
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The union Unió Socorristes Mallorca announced a total strike for beach lifeguards in Palma on 24 June, citing the absence of first‑aid modules, toilets and showers and worsening safety conditions. Organizers say talks with the City Council have broken down and a protest is planned on 28 May.
This alert was originally created on 6 May 2026.
Effective Dates
Updates
May 9, 2026
As of 9 May 2026, Unió Socorristes Mallorca maintains a one‑day total strike of Palma beach lifeguards for 24 June 2026; Palma City Council says it is open to negotiations, but no cancellation, suspension or postponement has been announced.
Organizer
- Unió Socorristes Mallorca
Affected Locations
- Palma de Mallorca (Balearic Islands)
Sources
- https://www.europapress.es/illes-balears/noticia-socorristas-palma-convocan-huelga-24-junio-falta-equipamientos-20260505211421.html
- https://www.ultimahora.es/noticias/palma/2026/05/05/2623441/union-socorristas-rompe-relaciones-cort-convoca-huelga-total-para-junio.html
- https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/holiday/beaches/2026/05/06/142127/lifeguards-sever-relations-with-palma-town-hall-and-call-total-strike-june.html