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2d ago

Barcelona Lifeguards’ Indefinite Strike Continues with Half the Towers Unmanned

No negotiations have been scheduled, leaving beaches half-monitored during the peak heat wave.

Concentración de socorristas delante de la sede del PSC.
Una cruz en señal de protesta por las condiciones de los socorristas en una playa de Barcelona.
Mariano Corigliano, socorrista argentino, durante la protesta por el inicio de la huelga en el servicio, este viernes en Barcelona.
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Overview

  • Lifeguards have been on indefinite strike since August 1, operating under a 50% service minimum that leaves many towers unattended.
  • Strike leaders insist on extending the beach season from May to October, boosting wages and expanding the roster to ensure full coverage.
  • No negotiation sessions have been held with concessionaire FCC Medio Ambiente or Barcelona’s city council, and none are planned.
  • Unions report at least two serious incidents this weekend—including a near-drowning at an unmanned Mar Bella tower—as evidence of unsafe conditions.
  • Protesters have targeted PSC headquarters and appealed directly to teniente de alcaldía Laia Bonet to initiate stalled talks.