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Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Brits face holiday hotspot hell as bar staff in Tenerife send ultimatum to bosses or vow they will strike in peak season
BRITS chasing the sun this summer could face fresh holiday hell as bar staff prepare to strike during peak season. It comes after 80,000 employees took to the streets in Tenerife earlier in the year demanding better pay and working conditions. 6 Bar staff have threatened a mass walk out if their pay demands are not met Credit: Louis Wood 6 Thousands of locals flooded the streets to protest mass tourism Credit: Getty 6 Locals called on tighter restrictions Credit: AFP In a move that could spark chaos for Brits travelling to Tenerife this summer, union bosses said industrial action could start as early as July. The unions, Sindicalistas de Base and UGT, have issued bosses with an ultimatum, warning of a major walk out if they are not granted a 6.5 per cent salary bump. They have made it clear that no further negotiations will happen if these conditions are not met. This isn't the first time Tenerife has been at the centre of sweeping industrial action. Last month, cleaners and restaurant workers in the sunny hotspot took to the streets after deeming an offer from their employer not acceptable. The tourism employers' association, formed by Ashotel and AERO, had offered a four per cent increase in pay for workers, hoping it would prevent them from protesting during the Easter holidays. But unions wanted 6.25 per cent. They said their decision was unanimous and would not change plans to strike against tourists. With over 170,000 tourism workers in the Canary Islands set to protest, business owners about to welcome thousands of tourists were despairing. They planned to demonstrate in all the tourist hotspots, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote. Inside Tenerife's ongoing war between tourists and locals By law, strikers have to provide a "minimum service" but the unions said hotel cleaning, food and entertainment don't fall into this category. They said they must try and preserve the health of hotel workers and provide them with the very best of working conditions. Elsewhere, locals flooded the streets to protest against mass tourism in the area. Activists vowed to storm popular tourist attractions, disrupt public events and 'confront political leaders' in a fiery new phase of protests kicking off May 18 — right as peak holiday season begins. 'From now on, we will take our fight to the very spaces where their predatory model is perpetuated,' declared pressure group Canarias tiene un límite (The Canaries Have a Limit). 'We will boycott public events, confront political leaders during their appearances and occupy symbolic tourist spaces to make it clear that we will not stop until real change is achieved.' 'The Canary Islands can no longer be a postcard backdrop for the enjoyment of a privileged few,' the statement read. In a separate warning, the group said: 'This cry, which reflects the feelings of a people tired of being ignored and mistreated, will be the beginning of a new stage of struggle: firmer, more direct, more uncomfortable for those who refuse to listen to us and take real measures.' The backlash follows a 170,000-strong hotel and restaurant workers' strike across the islands just days ago, with locals slamming low wages and poor working conditions in the booming holiday industry. In June last year, beach workers also walked off the job over what unions called "precarious" conditions. As tensions boil over, the Canary Islands Government has now announced plans to completely overhaul its outdated 30-year-old tourism laws in a landmark reform effort. Alfonso Cabello, spokesperson for the regional government, said: 'We're doing this the Canary Islands way — extending a hand and listening to everyone.' The sweeping reforms aim to tackle everything from sky-high housing costs in tourist areas to crumbling infrastructure and overworked public services. 6 Thousands of people took to the streets Credit: Getty 6 Activists vowed to storm popular tourist attractions Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
6 hours ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Brits face holiday hotspot hell as bar staff in Tenerife send ultimatum to bosses or vow they will strike in peak season
BRITS chasing the sun this summer could face fresh holiday hell as bar staff prepare to strike during peak season. It comes after 80,000 employees Advertisement 6 Bar staff have threatened a mass walk out if their pay demands are not met Credit: Louis Wood 6 Thousands of locals flooded the streets to protest mass tourism Credit: Getty 6 Locals called on tighter restrictions Credit: AFP In a move that could spark chaos for Brits travelling to Tenerife this summer, union bosses said industrial action could start as early as July. The unions, Sindicalistas de Base and UGT, have issued bosses with an ultimatum, warning of a major walk out if they are not granted a 6.5 per cent salary bump. They have made it clear that no further negotiations will happen if these conditions are not met. This isn't the first time Tenerife has been at the centre of sweeping industrial action. Advertisement Read more on World Last month, cleaners and restaurant workers in the The tourism employers' association, formed by Ashotel and AERO, had offered a four per cent increase in pay for workers, hoping it would prevent them from protesting during the Easter holidays. But unions wanted 6.25 per cent. They said their decision was unanimous and would not change plans to Advertisement Most read in The Sun Breaking With over 170,000 tourism workers in the They planned to demonstrate in all the tourist hotspots, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote. Inside Tenerife's ongoing war between tourists and locals By law , strikers have to provide a "minimum service" but the unions said hotel cleaning, food and entertainment don't fall into this category. They said they must try and preserve the health of hotel workers and provide them with the very best of working conditions. Advertisement Elsewhere, locals flooded the streets to protest against mass tourism in the area. Activists vowed to storm popular tourist attractions, disrupt public events and 'confront political leaders' in a fiery new phase of protests kicking off May 18 — right as peak holiday season begins. 'From now on, we will take our fight to the very spaces where their predatory model is perpetuated,' declared pressure group Canarias tiene un límite (The Canaries Have a Limit). 'We will boycott public events, confront political leaders during their appearances and occupy symbolic tourist spaces to make it clear that we will not stop until real change is achieved.' Advertisement 'The In a separate warning, the group said: 'This cry, which reflects the feelings of a people tired of being ignored and mistreated, will be the beginning of a new stage of struggle: firmer, more direct, more uncomfortable for those who refuse to listen to us and take real measures.' The backlash follows In June last year, beach workers also walked off the job over what unions called "precarious" conditions. Advertisement As tensions boil over, the Alfonso Cabello, spokesperson for the regional government, said: 'We're doing this the Canary Islands way — extending a hand and listening to everyone.' The sweeping reforms aim to tackle everything from sky-high housing costs in tourist areas to crumbling infrastructure and overworked public services. 6 Thousands of people took to the streets Credit: Getty Advertisement 6 Activists vowed to storm popular tourist attractions Credit: Getty 6 Protests erupted at the peak of tourist season Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Brits face SMOKING BAN in Spain with lighting up around the pool, in outdoor clubs & even on sunny terraces outlawed
The ban would apply to traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes and heated tobacco NO FUMAR Brits face SMOKING BAN in Spain with lighting up around the pool, in outdoor clubs & even on sunny terraces outlawed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITS heading to Spain this summer may be in for a surprise as a tough new smoking ban has been proposed - applying to even terraces, swimming pools and open-air nightclubs. The measure was inspired by an anti-smoking plan aimed at expanding smoke-free zones across Spain. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Brits could face a smoking ban in bars, nightclubs and pools Credit: Getty 4 Some smoking bans have also recently been implemented on Spanish beaches Credit: Alamy 4 The law awaits approval from Spain's Council of Ministers and then the country's parliament Credit: Alamy The purpose of the law is to extend smoke-free zones to include terraces, bus stops, work vehicles, university campuses, communal swimming pools and open-air nightclubs. Spain's Minister of Health Mónica García told El Pais that she was pushing for the measure so that "Spain can once again be at the forefront of anti-tobacco policies." She added: "I hope we don't give in to the lobbies that are exerting significant pressure, as they always have. "And the tobacco lobby is doing its job. But ours is to defend the health of the population, of the citizens." Spain's Ministry of Health confirmed the measure today and the bill awaits approval from Spain's Council of Ministers followed by the country's parliament. There, it will have to be agreed by other parties before it is made an official law. While this smoking ban will be nationwide, bans have recently been implemented across Spanish beaches. A smoking ban on L'Albir, a popular beach in Alicante, was announced in March. The mayor of L'Alfas Vincente Arques said: "This measure is part of the council's policy to position ourselves as a benchmark for healthy international tourism." It comes as the country has been hit by a wave of protests against overtourism. Thousands flooded the streets of the Canary Islands in mid-May in Spain's third wave of protests this year. Protests have taken place in Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Ela Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, and Lanzarote. 4 Thousands protested in the Canaries in mid-May Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Brits face SMOKING BAN in Spain with lighting up around the pool, in outdoor clubs & even on sunny terraces outlawed
BRITS heading to Spain this summer may be in for a surprise as a tough new smoking ban has been proposed - applying to even terraces, swimming pools and open-air nightclubs. This new push to expand smoke-free zones across the country builds on the government's anti-smoking plan approved over a year ago. Advertisement 4 Brits could face a smoking ban in bars, nightclubs and pools Credit: Getty 4 Some smoking bans have also recently been implemented on Spanish beaches Credit: Alamy 4 The law awaits approval from Spain's Council of Ministers and then the country's parliament Credit: Alamy The purpose of the law is to extend smoke-free zones to include terraces, bus stops, work vehicles, university campuses, communal swimming pools and open-air nightclubs. Spain's Minister of Health Mónica García told El Pais that she was pushing for the measure so that " Spain can once again be at the forefront of anti-tobacco policies." She added: "I hope we don't give in to the lobbies that are exerting significant pressure, as they always have. "And the tobacco lobby is doing its job. But ours is to defend the health of the population, of the citizens." Advertisement Read more world news Spain's Ministry of Health confirmed the measure today and the bill awaits approval from Spain's Council of Ministers followed by the country's parliament . There, it will have to be agreed by other parties before it is made an official law. While this smoking ban will be nationwide , bans have recently been implemented across Spanish beaches. A smoking was announced in March . Advertisement Most read in The Sun The mayor of L'Alfas Vincente Arques said: "This measure is part of the council's policy to position ourselves as a benchmark for healthy international tourism." It comes as the country has been hit by a wave of protests against overtourism. Thousands flooded the Protests have taken place in Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Ela Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, and Lanzarote. Advertisement 4 Thousands protested in the Canaries in mid-May Credit: Alamy
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Half of Brits are slacking on their dental care with flossing among most common problems, survey reveals
LOT OF ROT Half of Brits are slacking on their dental care with flossing among most common problems, survey reveals Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HALF of adults are cutting corners on their dental care, with experts warning of huge health impacts people may not realise until it is too late. A fifth of those surveyed in a recent poll report opting for a quick swig of mouthwash over brushing their teeth, with 12 per cent even admitting to having used their finger as an alternative tooth brush. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A new poll shows that Brits might not be brushing properly, or at all, for reasons of laziness and to avoid being late Credit: Getty 2 Experts in the dental hygiene industry have warned that not brushing could put people at risk of a range of health problems Credit: SWNS A poll of 2,000 adults revealed 45 per cent do not bother flossing, 41 per cent only brush once a day, data which has dental experts worried for people's long-term health. Nearly two in 10 (18 per cent) brush their teeth for half or less of the recommended time they should – two minutes - just enough to freshen the taste of their mouth, rather than a full clean. Reasons for this include laziness (33 per cent), running late for something (22 per cent), and not feeling well (26 per cent). Meanwhile, more than one in 10 (11 per cent) admit to never having cleaned between their teeth, using floss or other products in their entire adult life. Rosemarie Maka, from Philips Sonicare, which commissioned the research, said: 'Cutting corners when it comes to oral hygiene is something a lot of adults do – whether they admit it or not. 'But neglecting your oral hygiene can have huge health impacts, which is something people don't realise until it's too late. 'It's been interesting to find out that even something so quick and simple as brushing for the recommended two minutes or giving your teeth a quick floss is not part of Brit's everyday routine.' TOP 15 WAYS BRITS HAVE CUT CORNERS WITH THEIR ORAL HYGIENE: 1. Skipped flossing 2. Brushed only once a day 3. Skipped brushing teeth before bed 4. Skipped brushing after meals 5. Brushed teeth for less than a minute 6. Used mouthwash instead of brushing 7. Brushed with an old toothbrush 8. Skipped brushing in the morning 9. Skipped brushing when running late 10. Used a toothpick instead of floss 11. Used chewing gum as a substitute 12. Used a finger to brush teeth 13. Brushed without toothpaste 14. Used water to rinse instead of brushing 15. Used a mouth spray instead of brushing The study also revealed 79 per cent believe people get judged on their oral hygiene and appearance of their teeth. With 42 per cent assuming someone doesn't take care of themself if they have discoloured teeth, bad breath, or other mouth flaws. Nearly half (49 per cent) even go as far to say this could impact their romantic relationships, and 38 per cent say the same about employability. UK Mum's Dental Nightmare: Turkey Teeth Leave Her in Debt and Pain It also emerged exactly a quarter will only visit the dentist once a year, while 34 per cent admit they have never visited a hygienist - with one in 10 claiming they don't even know what one is. As a result of poor oral hygiene, 41 per cent have had a filling, 27 per cent a tooth extraction, and 17 per cent root canal treatment. Despite 21 per cent claiming they wouldn't know how to make improvements to their oral health, 72 per cent reckon theirs is in a healthy state overall. The data also found 23 per cent reckon poor oral hygiene has previously stopped them from doing something like talking to people (46 per cent), going on a date (29 per cent), and posting images on social media with their teeth showing (27 per cent). Philips Sonicare has partnered with The Hygiene Bank charity to donate £1 of its toothbrushes being sold through Boots. Dr Nilesh Parmar from the brand added: 'Brushing your teeth twice a day is one of the simplest ways to protect your overall health. 'Skipping your daily brush, floss or even hygienist check-up can lead to gum disease, tooth decay, bad breath, and can even have links to heart disease and other serious health conditions. 'Dedicating two minutes, twice daily to your oral health routine can reap rewards; however, studies show that what most people think is two minutes is, on average, thirty seconds. 'I recommend to my patients to use an electric brush with an in-built two-minute timer or go back to basics and listen to a song that lasts two minutes while brushing or using an egg timer in the bathroom to track time.'
