Sergio León (CCOO Tiadhe): “We’ll keep the

The CCOO union delegate in Tiadhe, Sergio León, says the first two days of the inter‑island bus strike in Fuerteventura and Lanzarote have been “successful” and distances himself from the vandalism that has affected nine vehicles in Fuerteventura and three in Lanzarote.

“Vandalism has been happening for a long time,” he told La Voz de Fuerteventura on Radio Insular.

The strike remains active

The inter‑island transport strike in the province of Las Palmas continues with an indefinite duration. León confirmed this, emphasizing:

“We will keep striking until the councilor attends to us. It’s that simple. Moreover, we want a three‑party meeting, we’ll stop, and we’ll talk.”

He reviewed the first two days of action in Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, noting that Gran Canaria joined on Wednesday, marking the start of a mobilisation that will not cease until a provincial inter‑island passenger transport agreement is reached.

• Daily stoppages will run from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., indefinitely.
• Minimum service will be maintained at 70 % in the eastern islands and 75 % in Gran Canaria.

Despite the disruptions, the union delegate called the strike “a success” for the CCOO‑called action.

Equality of working conditions in the Canary Islands

The main demand is the signing of a provincial agreement that guarantees equal conditions in Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria.

“We are not asking for new conditions. We want the rights we have already won to be equalised. We are the same territory, merely split by the ocean, yet we are treated as second‑ or third‑class citizens,” he said.

León pointed out that salaries in Fuerteventura are practically on par with those in Gran Canaria, while Lanzarote lags by 25 %–30 %.

“Fuerteventura workers earn the same as Gran Canaria workers. Lanzarote is 25–30 % behind. We are asking for parity, not huge differences. The gap is about €200,000 compared to the global figure – it’s negligible.”

Beyond the numbers, workers stress that the struggle is shared:

“For the first time in many years, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote are marching together for inter‑island public transport. It’s not that one island demands more or less; we are united because we are the same province.”

Nine buses vandalized in Fuerteventura and three in Lanzarote

The conflict has been marked by vandalism against the bus fleet.

“Nine vehicles have been vandalized in Fuerteventura and three in Lanzarote. We oppose this outright. When a vehicle is damaged, we lose the ability to provide service,” León lamented.

The damages in Fuerteventura occurred in El Cotillo, Corralejo and Betancuria. Workshops are working around the clock, and some buses have already returned to service. León clarified that the vandalism is not new nor directly linked to the strike; it has been occurring for months.

• In Lajares, a bus suffered repeated graffiti and broken windows.
• Inside the buses, “seats are being ripped out; occasionally passengers use the interior for personal needs,” he added.