The protest was approved at an assembly held last Sunday, where workers agreed to continue their mobilization. The unions say the minimum staffing levels imposed during the strike have made it difficult for their demands to gain visibility and believe pressure must be maintained to secure progress in negotiations over the contractor’s working and pay conditions.
CRITICISM OF THE MAYOR
The new rally comes after the latest meeting between worker representatives and the company awarded the contract ended without an agreement. One of the issues still dividing the two sides is the improvement of staff wages. Zaragoza Mayor Natalia Chueca on Wednesday urged both FCC and the workers to make an effort to narrow their differences and prevent residents from being affected by the dispute.
Against this backdrop, CGT and CCOO have criticized the mayor’s statements and called on her to remain neutral, arguing that she has sided with the company instead of acting as a mediator. The unions insist that the solution lies in new proposals from FCC at the negotiating table and say they remain willing to engage in dialogue, although they warn that the mobilizations will continue until progress is made.
