The City Council of Leganés proposes to update the salaries of the Local Police, seeking an agreement with unions. This measure responds to a long-standing demand for better working conditions.
The City Council of Leganés has taken a significant step towards improving the working conditions of its Local Police. The proposal, which will be discussed at the next meeting of the General Negotiation Table, aims to update salaries and review the valuation of job positions within the police force. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address the salary needs not only of the police force but also of the rest of the municipal staff.
The Councillor for Finance and Human Resources, María Estévez, emphasised that this update is a long-standing claim. “Through dialogue with union representatives, we want to recognise the functions and specific characteristics of their positions,” Estévez stated during a press conference. This approach aims to establish a fair framework that adequately reflects the responsibilities undertaken by the officers.
The proposal is not limited solely to the Local Police; the City Council plans to carry out a progressive review that encompasses all municipal positions. “We do not want the Local Police to be an isolated case,” Estévez highlighted, thus underscoring the local government's commitment to the overall well-being of municipal staff.
Over the years, there have been multiple demands from staff regarding the urgent need to review their working conditions. In this regard, the City Council has acknowledged that there are outstanding labour issues that must be addressed with technical criteria and within the available budget framework. The councillor assured: “We know that there are needs and pending situations, and we want to address them responsibly.”
This process will be carried out in collaboration with the representative unions, who will play a crucial role in the negotiations to reach a satisfactory agreement for both parties. The first meeting is scheduled for the end of this month, where discussions are expected to cover not only salary improvements for local police but also to establish a clear timeline for extending these reviews to the rest of the municipal staff.
In comparison with other nearby localities where similar salary reviews have already been implemented, Leganés seeks to align itself with more equitable practices in the public sector. For example, municipalities like Alcorcón have made significant adjustments to their staff over the past year.
Citizens can expect to see concrete progress in this area if an agreement is reached between the City Council and the unions in the coming weeks. For those interested in following this process or participating in future discussions on local labour policies, it is recommended to stay tuned to the City Council's official announcements and actively participate in community forums where these issues will be debated.
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