Spanish Government Orders Minimum Service Levels During GSC Strike

The Spanish government has ordered minimum service levels during an upcoming indefinite strike by employees of Gestión de Servicios para la Salud y Seguridad en Canarias (GSC), a public company responsible for emergency medical and civil protection services in the Canary Islands.

Strike Details

• The strike starts at midnight on August 25, 2025.
• It could severely disrupt vital emergency services affecting residents' health and safety.

Essential Services Maintained

• Emergency call centers
• Air and ground ambulance operations
• Key personnel across health and safety divisions

Rationale for the Order

"Emergency and urgent healthcare services are fundamental to public well-being and are protected rights under Spanish law."

• The decision recognizes the importance of these services for public safety.
• The goal is to prevent service interruptions that could threaten lives.
• GSC plays a critical role in life-saving operations, air rescue, and hospital transfers.

Logistical Details

• Responsibilities and personnel quotas are assigned to keep services operational during the strike.

Legal and Community Context

• This move underscores how Spanish law balances workers' right to strike with the community’s right to essential services.
• Particularly important in emergency health and civil protection sectors, which cannot afford interruptions.