Ibiza General Strike on 11 November: Minimum Services Confirmed for ITV, Cas Serres and Public Offices

10 November 2026

The Consell d'Eivissa has announced minimum-service arrangements for Wednesday 11 November 2026, as Ibiza prepares for a nationwide 24-hour general strike that could disrupt public services across the island.

The measures are intended to maintain essential assistance for vulnerable residents and ensure that critical services remain available throughout the industrial action.

Among the areas covered are the Hospital Residencia Asistida de Cas Serres, child protection, social services, nursery schools, vehicle inspections (ITV), citizen registration services, emergency response and the maintenance of public infrastructure.

However, the Consell has warned that minimum staffing arrangements do not mean all departments will operate normally. Service levels will depend partly on how many employees participate in the strike.

General Strike Scheduled for Wednesday 11 November

The nationwide strike is scheduled to begin at 00:00 on Wednesday 11 November and continue until 23:59.

For workplaces operating several shifts, the industrial action may follow the relevant shift arrangements, including shifts ending after midnight.

The strike has been called by several trade unions, including CCOO and UGT, with participation from other national and regional organisations.

In Ibiza, the industrial action could affect public administration, transport, education, healthcare and other services.

Different authorities are responsible for setting minimum staffing levels within their respective areas, meaning the Consell's arrangements form only one part of the wider measures being introduced across the island.

Consell d'Eivissa Negotiates Minimum Services with Unions

The island council confirmed its arrangements following discussions with representatives of CCOO, UGT and STEI.

Maria Fajarnés, the Consell's councillor for Economic Promotion, Municipal Cooperation and Human Resources, met the strike committee during the previous week to discuss the staffing required to maintain essential public services.

The Consell says its approach is intended to protect both employees' right to strike and residents' access to services that cannot be interrupted.

Particular attention has been given to departments responsible for vulnerable people, ongoing care and emergency situations.

Cas Serres Hospital and Residential Care Services

One of the main priorities is the Hospital Residencia Asistida de Cas Serres, which provides residential, healthcare and social care services.

The Consell has established minimum staffing requirements to maintain the essential care provided to residents.

The arrangements are designed to ensure continuity of necessary healthcare and social care throughout the strike.

Other residential centres managed by the island institution are also included in the minimum-service provisions.

These measures are particularly important for people who depend on daily assistance and cannot safely have their care interrupted.

Child Protection, Women's Services and Social Welfare

Minimum services will also apply to several areas of social support.

The Consell has identified Social Welfare, the Women's Office, women's refuge accommodation and child protection services as essential areas requiring continued coverage.

These departments provide assistance to people who may be experiencing vulnerable circumstances or require urgent intervention.

The measures are intended to ensure that essential support remains available during the strike, although routine appointments and non-urgent administrative activities may be affected.

Nursery Schools and Early Childhood Education

Nursery schools under the responsibility of the Consell are also included in the minimum-service arrangements.

The intention is to maintain essential coverage during the strike, although this should not be interpreted as a guarantee of normal staffing or uninterrupted educational activities.

Separate minimum-service requirements have been established by the Balearic Government for educational centres across the islands.

For schools providing only the first cycle of early childhood education, covering children aged up to three, the regional requirements include the centre's director or designated replacement and one qualified educator or teacher for every three groups or part thereof.

Other educational centres have different staffing requirements depending on the age groups and levels of education provided.

Families should check directly with their children's schools or nurseries for information about possible changes to normal arrangements.

Ibiza ITV Services Included in Minimum Staffing Arrangements

Vehicle inspection services are another area covered by the Consell's announcement.

The Inspección Técnica de Vehículos, commonly known as ITV, is included among the public-facing services for which minimum staffing has been established.

However, the announcement does not specify how many ITV employees will be working, whether normal opening hours will be maintained or whether all scheduled appointments can proceed.

Motorists with inspections booked for Wednesday 11 November should therefore check the status of their appointments before travelling.

The existence of minimum services should not be taken as confirmation that the inspection stations will operate at their usual capacity.

Citizen Registration and Administrative Services

The Consell has also established minimum staffing arrangements for its Oficina de Asistencia en Materia de Registro, which provides assistance with administrative registration procedures.

The measures are intended to preserve essential public-facing assistance during the strike.

Other areas covered include security, emergency response, road infrastructure and the maintenance of public facilities.

As with the ITV, the council has not published a complete breakdown of staffing levels or any revised opening hours for each affected department.

Residents planning to visit administrative offices should check whether their appointment or service will be available.

Healthcare Services During the Strike

Healthcare minimum services are governed by separate arrangements established by the Balearic Government.

The regional Health Department has confirmed that emergency services and critical hospital care must remain operational.

This includes emergency departments, intensive care, childbirth services, dialysis, oncology treatments and other urgent or life-sustaining medical procedures.

Certain hospital services must maintain full coverage, while other departments will operate according to the minimum staffing arrangements established for the strike.

Health centres are also required to maintain minimum medical, nursing and administrative staffing during specified hours.

Emergency medical services, including the 061 emergency response system, must maintain full coverage.

These requirements are separate from the Consell's arrangements for Cas Serres and other island-managed services.

Unions Criticise Some Minimum-Service Requirements

Although the Consell says its arrangements were discussed with the strike committee, unions have raised objections to some minimum-service requirements established for the wider strike.

Representatives of CCOO and UGT have criticised staffing requirements in areas including transport, education and healthcare, arguing that they could reduce the visible impact of the industrial action.

The unions maintain that some requirements are excessive and could restrict workers' ability to participate effectively.

The authorities, meanwhile, have emphasised the need to protect essential services and ensure continuity of care, particularly for vulnerable people.

The disagreement highlights the competing considerations involved in organising a general strike while maintaining services considered necessary for public safety and welfare.

What Residents Should Expect on 11 November

The Consell has emphasised that the minimum-service arrangements are intended to prevent the interruption of essential assistance, rather than maintain normal operations across every department.

The number of employees participating in the strike will influence how individual services operate.

Residents may encounter reduced staffing, changes to appointments, longer waiting times or temporary disruption to non-essential services.

Anyone with a scheduled ITV inspection, administrative appointment or other non-urgent service on Wednesday should check directly with the relevant provider before travelling.

Essential care, emergency response and services supporting vulnerable residents are among the priorities identified for continued operation.

Ibiza General Strike: Key Information

Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026

Duration: 24 hours, with shift-specific arrangements where applicable

Authority: Consell d'Eivissa, alongside separate measures established by the Balearic Government and other competent authorities

Consell services covered by minimum staffing:

  • Hospital Residencia Asistida de Cas Serres

  • Social Welfare services

  • Women's Office and refuge accommodation

  • Child protection

  • Residential care centres

  • Island-managed nursery schools

  • Vehicle inspections (ITV)

  • Citizen registration assistance

  • Security and emergency services

  • Road infrastructure and public facility maintenance

Expected impact: Possible reduced staffing, changes to appointments and disruption to normal operations.

Important: Minimum services guarantee specified essential coverage, not the full availability of every public service.

The final impact of the strike will depend on participation levels and the operational arrangements made by individual departments. Residents are advised to confirm appointments and check for official service updates throughout Wednesday 11 November.

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