Spanish air controllers announce strike

“Staff shortages, deterioration of working conditions and their effect on operational safety” are the reasons given by air traffic controllers working for Saerco at Lanzarote’s airport for indefinite strike action from 17^th April.

Saerco operates control towers at eight Spanish airports, including Lanzarote. The main unions, USCA and CCOO, say their workers have been subjected to “fatigue, stress and permanent uncertainty”.

They are calling for more staff, defined break periods, guarantees of holidays and “dignified” working conditions.

If the strike goes ahead (there are still several days in which an agreement may be reached) the effect on passengers is uncertain, although minimum services will be maintained.