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New Collective Agreement for Lifeguards: Calm After the Summer or a Patch on a Crack?

The 2025 Lifeguard Dispute in Palma and Calvià

Palma and Calvià were central to Mallorca’s 2025 lifeguard strike, driven by staffing and working-condition concerns.

Published: April 22, 2026
New Collective Agreement for Lifeguards: Calm After the Summer or a Patch on a Crack?

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What happened with lifeguards in Palma and Calvià in 2025?

Palma and Calvià were among the areas affected by the lifeguard conflict in 2025, including strike action and visible unrest. The dispute highlighted wider problems such as staffing shortages and difficult working conditions rather than a single isolated issue. It also pushed beach safety and seasonal labour conditions into the public debate in Mallorca.

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