Metal Strike in Barcelona After Negotiation Failure
The metal sector in the province of Barcelona has begun a historic labor stoppage after the total collapse of talks to establish a fair collective agreement. The business organization UPM shows an inflexible stance by limiting negotiations exclusively to economic compensations, refusing to address other essential worker demands. This situation has driven the labor collective to exert pressure through massive mobilizations affecting approximately 200,000 employees in the sector. 🏭
Protest Schedule and Calls
The industrial actions will extend over two consecutive days, with CCOO de Industria leading the call for active participation from all metal professionals. The action calendar includes various public demonstrations designed to make the sector's demands visible to the public and institutions.
Scheduled Events:- Gathering on Wednesday, October 29 at 12:00 p.m. in front of Foment de Treball at Via Laietana 32, with the presence of CCOO and UGT general secretaries for media interventions
- Massive march on Thursday, October 30 at 12:00 p.m. with a route from plaza del Portal de la Pau to the employers' organization headquarters
- Informative assemblies and meeting points in the main industrial polygons of the province
While the employers' association insists that everything is resolved with more euros in the paycheck, the workers demonstrate that our struggle goes beyond the economic and focuses on the labor dignity we deserve after years of dedication in a strategic sector
Central Demands and Conflict Background
The metalworkers demand comprehensive improvements that go beyond the merely salary scope, incorporating basic labor rights and adequate working conditions. This collective confrontation constitutes one of the most significant labor conflicts in Barcelona's recent history, directly impacting a fundamental pillar of the Catalan economy.
Main Claims:- Salary increases that compensate for the accumulated loss of purchasing power
- Job stability and measures against employment precariousness
- Improvements in occupational safety and health conditions specific to the sector
Outlook and Union Determination
The workers' determination to achieve a fair agreement has intensified after the failure of conventional dialogue channels. The mobilization shows that the claims seek profound transformations in metal labor relations, beyond one-off economic adjustments. The unitary response from the sector reflects a significant change in collective bargaining strategies in the region. 💪