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Health department signs agreement with redundant Dénia medics

by Mark Nolan
written by Mark Nolan 3 minutes read

The Minister of Health, Marciano Gómez, signed the agreement of the Negotiating Committee of the 1st Collective Agreement for the redundant employees of the Department of Health of Dénia. This agreement will govern the working conditions of the redundant employees of the Department of Health of Dénia, subrogated by virtue of Decree 14/2024, of the Council.

This is a first step towards achieving the objective of the Ministry of Health that professionals in health departments that have moved to direct management and that have been subrogated, as is the case in Dénia, progressively have the same legal regime as the rest of public health personnel.

In this sense, the minister highlighted that it is a matter of working within a regulatory framework “to homogenize the legal regime of workers, rationalize and equalize their conditions in all areas of public health and, therefore, also for personnel who become part of the public health system after the change in management model”.

With this signature, an agreement has been formalized, on the one hand, to increase salaries from the date of subrogation of the staff, that is, February 1, 2024; on the other hand, a preliminary agreement on salary updates and other working conditions that will enter into force from the date on which the General Directorate of Budgets issues the prior and mandatory report relating to the measures that must take effect in the 2025 financial year.

Thus, the Ministry of Health will apply, with effect from the date of subrogation of the redundant staff of the Department of Dénia, February 1, 2024, an increase of 2.5% on their fixed remuneration recognized in their previous collective agreement, which will be consolidated for future years.

Salary update and other working conditions

Regarding the measures subject to the issuance of the prior and favourable report from the General Directorate of Budgets, these include the duration of working days, days of free time, measures in matters of equality and training, as well as the improvement of social benefits and the updating of remuneration.

In this sense, an annual working day of 1,676 hours is established for the day shift and night shift systems. The duration and regulation of the annual working day of the continuous care shift system (TAC) remains in force, established at 1,847 hours per year, and staff with a continuous care shift system (TDAC) will work an annual working day of 1,676 hours.

In addition, regarding the days of free disposal, workers will be able to enjoy 6 paid days of free disposal for each calendar year of effective work, each of which will be equivalent to 7 hours of working time.

Regarding training, the agreement states that workers with at least one year of recognized seniority are entitled to a paid leave of 28 hours per year for professional training for employment linked to the company’s activity, cumulative for periods of a maximum of five years, which will be applied under the same terms as currently.

The agreement also establishes the commitment of the Ministry of Health during the 2025 financial year to continue the negotiations of the First Collective Agreement for the terminated employees of the Department of Health of Dénia.

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Regional President Visits Torrevieja
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Regional President Visits Torrevieja

by Mark Nolan
written by Mark Nolan 2 minutes read

The President of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazón, has pointed out that the new Leisure Centre of the Port of Torrevieja will be a “great reference for the tertiary sector and tourism in the Mediterranean arc”.

The head of the Consell made these statements during the visit he made, together with the mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, to learn about the progress of the works on the new Leisure Centre in the Port of Torrevieja and its surroundings.

an “example of public-private collaboration that promotes economic activity, job creation and tourism capacity.”

The highest representative of the Valencian Executive has pointed out that this project is an “example of public-private collaboration that promotes economic activity, job creation and tourism capacity.”

During his visit, Mazón assured that the investment of 100 million euros in this Leisure Centre and the works in the Port of Torrevieja, which have the backing and authorisations of the Generalitat, “will be a great attraction” for the Vega Baja region and the province of Alicante, while strengthening Torrevieja as a “nerve centre for tourism in the Mediterranean”.

In fact, the head of the Consell has assured that “it can already be seen that the works on the project are progressing at a good pace” and it is expected that in January the car park of the new Leisure Centre with 700 parking spaces will be enabled and the rest of the facilities in the summer of 2025.

Mazón has highlighted Torrevieja as a “perfect city-port pairing” that is integrating port activity and its maritime heritage with the promotion of tourism, leisure, sport and culture.

A comprehensive action in the Port of Torrevieja

Specifically, the investment earmarked for the transformation of the port of Torrevieja amounts to more than 100 million euro, of which around 60 million have been provided by the City Council and the rest by private initiative. Thus, work is being carried out in the new leisure area, as well as works already carried out such as the transfer and renovation of the fishing area, the rehabilitation of the old customs building and the demolition of the old fish market and office and harbour buildings.

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Vaccine
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Mobile Vaccination Unit Touring the Costa Blanca

by Mark Nolan
written by Mark Nolan 2 minutes read

With a primary focus currently on the flood-hit areas around Valencia, the Department of Health´s mobile vaccination unit it touring the Costa Blanca offering Covid-19 and flu jabs without the need for an appointment.

Mobile Vaccinations

This is the first time the Department has launched a mobile vaccination unit without an appointment, now visiting various points in the Valencian Community with a large influx of people. To get vaccinated, only the SIP card is required, without the need to request an appointment.

So far, 2,187 people have been vaccinated in the mobile unit. The itinerant tour began on November 9 in Alicante and Elche, and last weekend it moved to Castellón and Vila-real.

Where to get Vaccinated

The mobile unit is scheduled to be installed this weekend in Gandia, in Plaza del Tirant s/n at the end of Passeig de Les Germanies, on Saturday 23 November and on Sunday 24 November it will be installed on the esplanade of the Plaza del Ayuntamiento de València.

Subsequently, it is planned to move on November 8 to Alcoy in Plaza Pintor Gisbert, on December 14 to Plaza SS.MM Los Reyes de España in Benidorm, and on December 15, it will move to Torrevieja and will be located at Avda. Dr. Gregorio Marañón number 7.

Importance of Vaccine Schedule

Finally, it is important to remember the importance of keeping the vaccination schedule up to date and continuing with the seasonal vaccination campaign against influenza and Covid-19, as pointed out by the Public Health response coordination group, made up of experts from the Department of Health and the Ministry of Health, among others.

In addition, specialists insist on the need to administer systematic vaccination, that is, the vaccination schedule, especially in the child population under 2 years of age who have not yet been immunized.

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Weather Warning for Wind
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Extreme Precautions Recommended Due to High Winds

by Mark Nolan
written by Mark Nolan 2 minutes read

The Director General of Fire Prevention for the Valencia region, Rosa Tourís, has reported the CECOPI (Centro de Coordinación Operativo Integrado) has evaluated the monitoring of the meteorological situation resulting in strong winds on the Costa Blanca and inland areas.

Weather Warning for Wind

Tourís has indicated that “the Emergency Coordination Centre has established an orange level wind alert in the southern interior of the province of Valencia and the northern interior of the province of Alicante and a yellow level wind alert in Castellón, the northern interior and the coast of the province of Valencia and the northern coast of Alicante with gusts that can reach up to 90 km/h”.

Extreme Caution Must be Exercised

For this reason, she has pointed out that extreme precautions must be taken, especially in the areas most affected by the floods. “All preventive measures must be taken in all areas where goods are stored and in areas with lots of trees, and the closure of parks and outdoor sports areas is also recommended,” said the CECOPI spokesperson.

“It is advisable, especially for the most vulnerable population, to use an FFP2 mask”

She also stressed the recommendations made by Public Health in the face of suspended dust: “It is advisable, especially for the most vulnerable population, to use an FFP2 mask and to maintain these measures for anyone who has to carry out cleaning tasks or other tasks outdoors in safe conditions.” These recommendations, she insisted, “must be observed as long as the presence of particles in re-suspension in the air is perceived.”

DANA Damage Cleaning Update

Regarding the removal of waste, sludge and vehicles in the municipalities, Tourís has indicated that this operation is maintained at the temporary collection points in the towns of Aldaia, Sedaví, Algemesí, Guadassuar and Alcúdia and that the average removal per day is 15,000 tonnes.

On the other hand, she added that work is being done on the sludge that has accumulated in garages, basements and lift shafts. “The Provincial Council has indicated that the garages in which action will be taken in the coming days have already been registered. According to the records it handles, there are a total of more than 660 locations in basements and garages in the towns of Albal, Catarroja, Alfafar, Massanassa, Paiporta, Picanya, Benetússer and Sedaví,” she said.

The spokesperson has assured that the special group, which includes the different bodies, continues to evaluate the progress of these tasks. Work is continuing in both maritime and land areas, in l’Albufera, where a request has also been made to suspend navigation of boats, the Poyo ravine, Loriguilla and Monserrat, among other areas.

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