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Mass Prison Official Transfers in Basque Country
Hundreds of prison officials in the Basque Country seek transfers due to staff shortages and poor working conditions, criticizing the government's inaction.
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Spain
European UnionLabour MarketGovernmentUnionPrisonTransferStaffing
Comisiones Obreras (Ccoo)Basque GovernmentSpanish GovernmentInstituciones Penitenciarias
María Jesús San JoséNerea MelgosaIñigo UrkulluPedro Sánchez
- What is the labor union's position on this matter?
- CCOO, a labor union, is advocating for better working conditions and job security for prison officials, while ensuring a quality public prison service.
- What is the primary reason for the high number of transfer requests?
- The main reason for the mass transfer requests is the Basque government's failure to address a three-year-old staff shortage, leading to overwork for existing personnel.
- How many prison officials in the Basque Country applied for transfers?
- Around 230 prison officials in the Basque Country have applied for transfers outside the region, citing overwork and a lack of staff.
- What are the main criticisms against the Basque government regarding this issue?
- The Basque government has been criticized for its inaction in addressing the staff shortage, including the failure to conduct public job offers to fill the vacancies and resolve structural deficit.
- What is the proposed solution to the current staffing and working conditions issues?
- While the Basque government planned a new staffing structure with 829 positions, it has yet to reach an agreement with unions regarding its implementation and improvements in working conditions.