The Spanish Government has approved the urgent processing of a modification to the national catalog of occupational diseases. Minister Elma Saiz announced on Monday that the update will explicitly include hotel housekeepers, known as camareras de piso.
The proposal focuses on pathologies affecting the shoulder, elbow, forearm, and wrists, specifically including carpal tunnel syndrome. The text will be submitted for public hearing on Tuesday, providing workers with protection under professional contingency.
The change impacts 150,000 staff, including 20,000 in the Balearic Islands. A dedicated working group is now prioritising the study of physical wear and tear for these employees to determine objective criteria for potential early retirement procedures.
