Changes to Sindicato de Gremios Unificados (SGU) Statutes in the Canary Islands

Overview

The Canary Islands' labor authorities has officially approved a change to the statutes of the Sindicato de Gremios Unificados (SGU), a local trade union. This update, approved during a general assembly in February, relocates the union’s registered address to Calle León y Castillo, nº 60, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Process Details

• The process involved reviewing and amending the union's statutes, specifically Article 4, concerning its social address.
• After submitting the necessary documents and correcting initial issues, the union’s deposit was accepted in May 2025.

Legal and Administrative Implications

This approval not only formalizes the union’s new address but also allows interested parties to access or request copies of the amended statutes from the authorities.

• Although this administrative step is now complete, parties who disagree can challenge the decision through judicial channels.

Impact and Significance

• For residents and workers in the Canary Islands, this means the SGU’s updated legal status and contact details are now official.
• The move helps strengthen the union’s representation.
• It highlights ongoing efforts to adapt union structures to better serve members amid Spain's evolving labor landscape.