Collective Agreement for Cementos Especiales de las Islas, S.A. (2023-2025)

The Spanish government has officially recorded a three-year collective agreement (2023-2025) for Cementos Especiales de las Islas, S.A., covering workers at its silos across the Canary Islands. This agreement sets out working conditions, wages, benefits, and social provisions for employees in Las Palmas, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and La Palma.

Salary and Economic Provisions

• Structured salary increase:
  • 3.1% in 2023
  • 2.8% in 2024
  • 1% in 2025
• Option for additional adjustments if the national inflation rate surpasses 1%

Employee Benefits

• Vacations of 30 days
• Special bonuses for milestones such as 25 years of service
• Social benefits including:
  • Help for disabled children
  • Marriage and birth bonuses
  • Seasonal gifts

Working Conditions and Regulations

• Work hours set at 1,768 hours annually
• Regulations on leave, permits, and safety protocols
  • Measures for severe weather events and emergencies
• Additional provisions:
  • Protect workers’ rights
  • Prevent discrimination
  • Promote equality within the company

Overall Goals

This comprehensive deal aims to:

• Improve the quality of life for employees
• Ensure stability and fairness at work

For expats living nearby or working in the region, it signals ongoing efforts to balance economic growth with social protections in the local labor landscape.