Hotel workers begin three-day strike in Madeira

The strike comes at a time when hotel occupancy is around 100%

Workers in the hotel sector in Madeira are starting a three-day strike this Monday, December 30. The aim is to demand a 75 euro salary increase for all workers.

A gathering of workers is scheduled at the Madeira Casino at 11 am today.

The strike comes at a time when hotel occupancy is around 100%. 

The Hotel Board ACIF – of the Commercial and Industrial Association of Funchal, which represents hotel entrepreneurs, proposed a salary increase of 53 euros last Friday. The trade union association rejected the proposal and decided to continue the strike. 

From Diário Notícias