The General Negotiation Table of the Telde City Council has approved significant improvements for the Local Police, including new summer and Christmas schedules, equal paid leave, and special productivity.
The meeting, which lasted five hours on the third floor of the El Cubillo building, was attended by the mayor of Telde, Juan Antonio Peña; the councillor for Human Resources, Carmen Batista; the general director of Human Resources, Mercedes Cejudo, and representatives from the unions CSIF, CCOO, UGT, and Intersindical Canaria. The main objective was to unblock the negotiation of the working conditions of the Local Police, which had been stalled for months.
New summer and Christmas schedules
One of the key points was the reorganisation of the work schedule during the summer and Christmas holidays. The initial proposal from the Administration established a system of seven consecutive days of service followed by seven days off between June and September, with eight-hour shifts and a maximum of fourteen weeks. However, CSIF managed to incorporate specific compensation for those officers who, due to service needs, cannot enjoy this system, especially night shift personnel, who until now had not had this right recognised.
In practice, this means that Local Police officers in Telde who work night shifts during the summer months will be guaranteed financial compensation or days off if they cannot adhere to the new schedule. This measure aims to equalise their conditions with those of other police forces in the Canary Islands.
Equality in leave and personal matters
The Table also approved the elimination of existing limitations on the enjoyment of personal matters and paid leave. From now on, these permits can be taken any day of the week and in any work shift, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, as long as service needs allow. Officers assigned to the night shift will also be able to take leave on equal terms, correcting a situation that had previously prevented them from exercising this right on certain days.
For the residents of Telde, this translates into a more motivated and balanced police force, which directly impacts the quality of service they receive. Officers will be able to better organise their personal and family lives, reducing stress and improving performance on the streets.
Productivity for Christmas operations
Another significant advancement was the regulation of the productivity supplement for extraordinary Christmas operations. The initial proposal considered its application during December 24, 25, and 31 and January 1, 5, and 6. However, CSIF and CCOO managed to expand the proposal by incorporating new days of special activity and improving the remuneration concepts.
The goal is to equalise these compensations with those received by other Local Police forces in the Canary Islands. The productivity will recognise the increase in police activity resulting from the higher influx of people, large events, increased mobility, special traffic and security operations, and extraordinary measures associated with the heightened level of anti-terrorism alert. For citizens, this means a greater police presence on the streets during the holidays, with officers who feel valued for their extra effort.
More training opportunities
In terms of training, Local Police officers in Telde will now have an annual credit of 40 hours of voluntary training related to police functions. Additionally, time spent travelling for training when it occurs outside of regular working hours will be recognised, thus facilitating professional development without compromising work-life balance.
This measure will ensure that officers are better prepared to handle complex situations, from assisting victims of gender violence to managing large crowds. Ultimately, a better-trained police force is synonymous with a more efficient and approachable service for citizens.
Improvements in compensation for court appearances
The negotiation also improved the regulation of duties arising from service. At the proposal of CSIF, appearances before judicial bodies, public administrations, and mandatory medical examinations related to professional performance will be considered effective working time. When these activities occur outside of working hours, they will be compensated with time off, and court appearances made during free time can be compensated with either time off or financially.
For an officer who has to testify in court on a day off, this measure provides relief. They will no longer have to choose between losing their day off or forgoing financial compensation.
“This is a very important advance for the collective, as it recognises the time we dedicate to these tasks outside of our usual hours,” union sources stated.
Pending issues and next steps
The points related to the special remuneration of the Local Police and the future Regulatory Agreement on Working Conditions for 2026, included in the agenda at the request of CCOO, were postponed for a future meeting. The Administration and the trade unions agreed on the need to continue working on these issues with the aim of reaching a broad agreement that allows for the modernisation of the regulatory framework for the collective.
The next meeting of the General Negotiation Table is scheduled for September, where these points will be revisited. In the meantime, the Local Police officers in Telde can already begin to notice the effects of the approved improvements, especially in the organisation of summer shifts and paid leave.
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