Kanaren introduces collective agreements for lifeguards

Industrial businesses in the Canary Islands can apply for fuel subsidies from Friday until 5 November. The Canary Islands Government announced this in the official gazette, the BOC. In the same issue, the Canary Islands Government has published guidelines on the rates for lifeguards and on nursery subsidies in Tenerife.

Due to the rise in fuel costs, the Ministry of Economic Affairs is making 3.6 million euros available. The grants apply provided that the energy sources are used in the production process. Businesses that were already registered in the industrial register before 1 March are eligible for funding. Full details can be found here in the Official Gazette of the Canary Islands.

From 30 November, the first sectoral collective agreement for lifeguards and beach patrols in the Canary Islands will also come into force. It will cover new public contracts awarded after this date. Collective agreements that have already come into force, however, will remain valid.

Collective agreements for lifeguards

The collective agreement was negotiated by the Association of Canary Islands Rescue and Beach Surveillance Companies with the trade unions UGT Canarias and CCOO Canarias. It will initially run for four years, meaning it will expire on 31 December 2030.

Within six months, companies and employee representatives must agree on a protocol for natural disasters and adverse weather events. After twelve months, a commission is to analyse the data on temporary incapacity for work. The collective agreement can be viewed here.

Childcare subsidies on Tenerife: La Orotava administers the ‚Bono infantil‘ scheme

Since 30 September, the local council of La Orotava on Tenerife has been administering the grants from the ‚Bono infantil‘ scheme. The subsidies apply to municipal nurseries and officially authorised private facilities. Parents and guardians should submit their applications directly to the relevant facility. The agreement with the Ministry of Education runs for two years and may be extended for a maximum of six years.