Fuerteventura to get a new Semac office with permanent service and upgraded facilities

The Tourism and Employment Department of the Government of the Canary Islands is advancing the construction of a new office for the Service of Mediation, Arbitration and Conciliation (SEMAC) in Fuerteventura, a resource that will answer a historic demand of the island.

The new headquarters, located on Antonio Jorge Street in Puerto del Rosario, will involve an investment of €80,000 and will significantly improve assistance to workers and companies in matters of labour mediation and conciliation.

The Vice President of the Government of the Canary Islands and Minister of Economy, Industry, Trade and Self‑Employment, Manuel Domínguez, recently visited the works together with the Minister of Tourism and Employment, Jéssica de León, and the Director General of Labour, José Ramón Rodríguez.

During the visit, Domínguez highlighted the importance of bringing public services closer to citizens, especially in key areas such as labour mediation.

“It is essential that each island has the necessary resources to guarantee close and effective assistance,” he said.

Jéssica de León added that the new office will represent “a qualitative leap” in service delivery, thanks to modern, accessible facilities covering more than 300 m².

“This relocation will improve the conditions under which arbitrations, conciliations and mediations between companies and workers are carried out,” she explained.

One of the main innovations will be the implementation of a permanent service during the five working days of the week, eliminating the need for staff to travel from other islands. Consequently, Fuerteventura will move from occasional assistance to a stable, year‑round service.

The new premises will also include training rooms and dedicated offices for conciliators, workers and companies, and will be prepared to incorporate future tele‑conciliation tools that will streamline procedures.

Director General of Labour José Ramón Rodríguez praised this development as a response to the demands of professional bodies of social graduates and lawyers, who had been calling for improvements to facilities they described as insufficient and inaccessible.

With this action, the Government of the Canary Islands reinforces its commitment to enhancing public services in Fuerteventura, facilitating access to labour justice and improving the quality of assistance for citizens.