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Galician forest worker labor disputes

Overview

Forest firefighters and personnel in Galicia have initiated labor actions to protest working conditions and job instability. Initially, workers submitted nearly 750 signatures to the Xunta de Galicia’s General Directorate of Mountain Defense, demanding improved food provisions and daily meal allowances. They described their current situation as “degrading and unjust,” citing poor food quality and rising living costs.

Following these demands, five forest firefighters launched a 24-hour hunger strike in the Chandebrito area. This protest specifically targets labor instability, with workers demanding year-round employment to replace nine-month fixed-discontinuous contracts. Protesters argued that their current contract structure does not adequately compensate for the high risks involved in wildfire suppression. The choice of Chandebrito for the strike was symbolic due to the area’s history with devastating wildfires in 2017.

Entities

Chandebrito · Xunta de Galicia · Galicia · Economic and Social Council of Galicia · Manuel Pérez

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Galician forest firefighters launch hunger strike over labor stability

    Five Galician forest firefighters have begun a 24-hour hunger strike in Chandebrito, demanding year-round employment and better stability to address the risks of wildfire suppression.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
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Sources

laregion.es · ocio.farodevigo.es