Canary Islands Government Announces Minimum Essential Services During October 15, 2025 Strike

Overview

The Canary Islands government has announced the minimum essential services that will operate during a scheduled general strike on October 15, 2025. The strike, called by major trade unions including Comisiones Obreras de Base, Solidaridad Obrera, and CGT, aims to protest various issues.

To ensure that vital public functions continue, the government has set specific personnel obligations across different departments, mainly focusing on security, justice, and administrative services.

Key Measures

• From midnight to midnight, certain key workers will maintain operations, such as:
  • Police coordination
  • Judicial support staff
  • Emergency service personnel
• These measures are designed to balance workers’ right to protest with the need to sustain critical services in the autonomous community.
• The decision follows consultations with union representatives and legal frameworks outlined in regional laws.

Impact on Public Services

• For residents, the announcement clarifies which public offices and courts will remain partially open during the strike, preventing unnecessary disruption to essential city functions and judicial proceedings.
• It also provides instructions on legal recourse for challenges to these administrative decisions.

Broader Context

The strike and the government’s response highlight ongoing tensions between labor movements and public administration in the Canary Islands, impacting both civil services and public safety during the day of protest.