Dear Colleagues and Comrades,

On behalf of the CGT Mining and Energy Federation, we hereby express our full and unwavering support for your legitimate struggle for decent and fair working conditions. Your determination and courage in the face of adversity demonstrate the urgent need for far-reaching changes to your demands.

Your fight for reasonable working hours that respect your personal life is essential. Long working hours imposed without consideration for the health and well-being of workers are no longer acceptable. It is imperative that measures are taken to ensure fair working hours that provide a healthy balance for workers.

Precarious contracts are another unacceptable reality that you face on a daily basis. Every worker deserves the security of a stable job and good contractual conditions that respect their dignity and rights. Precariousness has no place in a working environment that respects individuals.

Your demand for fair wages commensurate with skills and effort is more than legitimate. Every worker must be paid fairly, in recognition of their expertise and commitment. Fair wages are not only a right, but also an essential condition for motivation and job satisfaction.

Environmental and health conditions in the workplace are also of paramount importance. Everyone has the right to work in a healthy and safe environment, free from health hazards. Hygiene standards must be strictly adhered to in order to guarantee the safety and well-being of all.

The well-being of workers, including tolerable climatic conditions with adequate air conditioning, is a fundamental requirement. Extreme temperatures, without appropriate protective measures, can have serious consequences for the health and productivity of employees. It is crucial that measures are put in place to ensure safe and humane working conditions.

Your struggle is just and deserves to be heard. You are not alone in this fight. Many voices around the world are joining yours in demanding justice, fairness and respect for workers’ rights. We fully support you and hope that your demands will be quickly and positively taken into account.

In solidarity.