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Indefinite Transport Strike: What Would Really Hit Mallorca

Why Mallorca Transport Workers Are Demanding Earlier Retirement

Mallorca transport workers are seeking earlier retirement without financial losses due to the demands of the job.

Published: May 15, 2026
Indefinite Transport Strike: What Would Really Hit Mallorca

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Why are transport workers in the Balearic Islands calling for an earlier retirement age?

The union says transport work is physically demanding and often involves long, irregular hours. Its demand is for earlier retirement without financial losses, which it sees as a way to recognise the strain of the job. The issue is part of a wider debate about pensions, workload and staffing in logistics.

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