Public outrage and lifeguard despair over 6 months of unpaid wages in Arona

[Nova]

Except that it's only been proposed so far, the Ayto. has to agree yet, right Janet?

[El Profesor]

Except that it's only been proposed so far, the Ayto. has to agree yet, right Janet?

They will do what they are told. For the good of the "family".

[Janet]

yes, Nova, and yes, Prof, I agree ..... I hope they do indeed do as they're told.

[poker]

So everybody will finaly get payed.
Lets hope funds are ready and they get it soon . . . . .

Next wil be then appointing a new company with brown envelopes to run the lifeguards ( back to step 1 ) .

[El Profesor]

So everybody will finaly get payed.
Lets hope funds are ready and they get it soon . . . . .

Next wil be then appointing a new company with brown envelopes to run the lifeguards ( back to step 1 ) .

Maybe they could use the money from renting the sunbeds in Las Vistas. 

[Janet]

not the extra ones, surely ... ?? 

[Janet]

Do have a look at the political blog Blancahari (click the name) ... even if it needs to be run through Google translate the gist will be there. Seven months of non-payments; official lies; over 5,000 signatures on a petition; complaints to the Town hall; critical reports in the local, national and foreign media; an alert for exposed pipes in Las Vistas beach; department of employment mediation itself saying the Ayuntamiento should pay the lifeguards; the apparent disappearance of Arona's blue flags ... ! Shame appears to be the only weapon left. Please use it and spread the word of what Arona is doing to its own best assets – best touristic and human assets ... JA

[Janet]

Let's spare a thought this Easter for the Arona lifeguards, now 8 months into a forced work-to-rule for no pay whatsoever, and with no apparent solution in sight. The above picture shows how beautiful the coastline is, but it is also dangerous for the 10,000 or so visitors who are spending the Easter weekend there. With virtually no equipment, nor vehicles, and seemingly abandoned by their true employers (however much the Council might deny the responsibility), these lifesavers are still there. Show them some support if you can, and spare them a thought. If there's anything to the Easter message it is that of sacrifice and salvation. Who does more, these days, and in Arona especially, to sacrifice and save than the lifeguards themselves. Without getting all religious, who is more entitled right now to say "my god why have you forsaken me". JA

[Janet]

The lifeguards have tonight issued the following statement:

The Arona Rescue and Lifeguard Service, with a team of 18, has decided by a majority to limit the service and the strike to Playa de las Vistas, where the lifeguard base is located.

From tomorrow, there will be no lifeguard cover at El Camisón or Los Cristianos beaches, in addition to there being no vehicles and so no roaming patrols between Costa del Silencio and Playa Troya. There will also be no disabled bathroom facilities either.

Please present any complaints by phone to Arona Ayuntamiento on 010, or in person at any of the Atención al Ciudadano "SAC" offices. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience, but after eight months of official abandonment, and 18 lifeguards working without pay since July 2012, we hope you will appreciate our position, and thank you in advance for your understanding.

[Janet]

 If all goes well, I will be on Radio Sur Adeje (click HERE to listen online) in the English slot between 1 and 1.30 talking to Clio O'Flynn about the lifeguards situation.