Irene Montero, a Podemos Member of the European Parliament, has voiced her concern over the plight of two workers who have been perched on a crane for four days at the Navantia shipyards in San Fernando. Their protest stems from the alleged existence of blacklists within the industry.
“"The public company "has cut off their electricity" and they are sleeping "on iron, without a miserable mat."
The leader criticized that, although food supplies are now permitted "drop by drop" via firefighters, the conditions are not "minimally reasonable." Montero linked this situation to the denunciation of blacklists in the metal sector of the Bay of Cádiz, a practice that, she claims, prevents the hiring of workers who have been actively involved in union activities.
The MEP believes this practice aims to "punish" employees and deter future mobilizations, contributing to job insecurity. Furthermore, she reported being denied access to the workers in her capacity as an MEP and stated that the company restricts entry for colleagues attempting to provide basic necessities.
Montero has urged the Junta de Andalucía and the Spanish Government to intervene to end these practices, asserting that a simple "call" would suffice to eradicate the alleged blacklists and ensure respect for union rights.
