The Hospitality Workers’ Union in Madeira demands government action on wage disputes, accusing officials of misleading and lying to workers. Protests are now set to target tourists and will continue!
Tourism thrives, but workers struggle. PAN Madeira sides with the most recent demands of hotel workers, demanding wage increases and fair conditions, condemning the exploitation of those who sustain the region’s thriving tourism industry.
The price of a hotel room in Madeira easily rivals some of the wealthiest countries in the world, yet many workers still receive the Madeiran minimum wage. Join the protest on February 25th and show your support in their fight for justice!
A gentle reminder that many essential workers do not receive tips or bonuses from tourists and rely solely on their wages. This is their compensation for a months work.
Officials warn that the Mercosur-EU trade deal could threaten Madeira’s banana industry, as cheaper South American imports may overwhelm local farmers, making it harder for them to compete and risking their livelihoods in the European market.
Madeira’s banking sector has changed over the years. In 2023, the number of bank branches hit a decades-long low, while interest income for local banks saw a sharp rise.
Forum Madeira shopping center, marking 20 years since its launch, has been sold to the Spanish company Caminho Propício, transitioning from its previous German owners, DWS.
An additional 30 nurses have joined Madeira's public healthcare services, providing immediate support. Over the past decade, more than 700 nurses have been recruited to strengthen the region's healthcare system.
A video displaying a large number of foreigners peacefully queuing at the IMT in Funchal has led to a biased backlash online. The reaction can partly be explained in the context of the industry's push for cheap labor from low-income countries.
After the recent strike that had little result, the Hotel Workers’ Union in Madeira is planning more decisive actions, including gatherings and demonstrations in front of businesses and public offices.
How do you stop workers from exercising their democratic right to demand fair pay? You pay them off first. This, according to a union speaking on public television, was the alleged strategy during the recent strike in the hospitality sector.
