2023-07-22 16:24:07
The representatives of the Association of Subway and Premetro Workers (AGTSyP) announced a new strike for next wednesday july 26. This decision will affect all the subway lines of the Buenos aires city and the Premetro, in reiteration of the claim for better working conditions.
The measure will start with windlass openings from 12 to 13 hours at the stations San Pedrito de la A, Rosas de la B, Constitución de la C, Congreso de Tucumán de la D, Facultad de Derecho de la H and Virreyes de la E. Then there will be a total interruption of service for three hoursbetween the 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m..
Roberto Pianelli on asbestos in subways: “There are 7 workers with cancer and 3 deceased colleagues”
Why do the subways stop?
The strike will be carried out to reiterate the claim of the AGTSyP union for the reduction of the working day with two francs and for a “asbestos free subway”. The announcement was made through a statement that bears the signature of the association’s general secretary, Roberto Pianelli, and the assistant secretary, Néstor Segovia.
The workers emphasized thatin the past 5 years“They did everything possible so that the City government and the company Emova solve the health crisis caused by the presence of the asbestosconsidered a toxic component.
“We have done everything humanly possible to solve the health crisis caused by the presence of carcinogenic asbestos and to stop putting the lives of millions of subway users and workers at risk, without yet obtaining a response, on the contrary, they have closed all channels of dialogue,” the statement said.
That is why, from the union they indicated that are “forced” to take action that affect the service. In addition, they warned that if there is no progress in relation to the demands for deforestation and a reduction in working hours, “They will deepen the measures in the coming days.”
“It goes without saying that those responsible for this situation are the service concessionaire company (Emova) and the City Government that are trying to ignore the severity of the crisis caused by a harmful mineral that has been prohibited since 2003 and that has not been removed from the Bs. As subway area,” the metro delegates emphasized.
Finally, from the organization they called on the entire public to “demand together with the workers an immediate solution”, since it is “a real attack on public health“.
What is asbestos, the toxic element for which subway workers claim
What is asbestos and how does it affect health?
He asbestos It is a mineral component that if found in the air can enter the lungs and remain for a long time. In addition, it is a product that has multiple uses due to its resistance to heat, acids and friction, with a great insulating capacity. The element can be found in the construction of engines, trains, ships and flame retardant material.
Part of the claims of the subway workers have to do with the deadly power that this element can have, which adheres to the lungs and generates fibrosis, respiratory failure or in the worst case, lung cancer. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are 107,000 deaths per year on average from this condition.
In Argentina, the Ministry of Health has prohibited its use since 2003, but various studies have shown that it is still found in buildings in Greater Buenos Aires.
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