Omar Razzini – Barcelona Office
The square opposite gate number 15 at the Barcelona Sporting Club facilities witnessed a gathering of a number of workers yesterday evening, who organized a protest to express their rejection of the policies of a company contracted with the club, accusing it of dismissing employees and not paying their financial dues.
The protesters held up a banner that read: "Ekstreme Worksy Limax fires and does not pay… and Barcelona allows it." In a direct message aimed at drawing attention to what they consider a failure by the club to follow up on the commitment of the companies contracted with it to the rights of workers. The participants also carried union flags and chanted slogans demanding their fair treatment and respect for their professional rights. A number of them confirmed that this protest comes after a series of complaints that did not receive a response, which prompted them to escalate through peaceful protest. Until the time of preparing this report, no official statement has been issued by the Barcelona club regarding the incident, while the workers confirm that they are continuing their protest steps until their demands are addressed and measures are taken to ensure their full rights. This incident highlights the increasing discussions in Spain about the responsibility of major institutions towards the companies they deal with, and the need to ensure a work environment that respects labor laws and workers' rights.
