Civil servants from the Ministry of Finance, grouped in the union Gestha, have decided to call a strike and a rally in Madrid for next November 26th. Therefore, they demand a reorganization that allows for more effective structures. The mobilization aims to pressure for the activation of the Professional Career agreement provided for in the EBEP, a commitment that, according to the group, is essential to avoid the loss of resources and strengthen the State's capacity in the fight against fraud and control of public spending. Gestha explains that this protest arises from the blockage their administrative career is suffering, marked by almost non-existent mobility, an insufficient assessment of their functions, and a growing complexity in their tasks. They assure that this scenario is hindering the effectiveness of the Administration. "We cannot guarantee zero corruption. But we can guarantee that any indication of corruption will be removed," they state. The lack of geographical and functional mobility is another of the central reasons for the strike. As an example, they highlight a particularly significant data point: complaints for tax crimes have fallen by 82% since 2011, which for them reflects a weakening of control over major tax evaders while increasing reviews for individuals, the self-employed, and SMEs. The union also denounces that the Tax Agency uses criteria that make transfers to destinations with family ties difficult. They estimate that some 1,200 technicians would like to change their location, but they face limitations derived from the assignment of places, which prioritizes those who enter through internal promotion. There are people who deceive, who sully the badges.
