Strike by energy workers in Santander causes great concern: clinics and hospitals are at risk
The National Business Council and the Colombian Association of Electric Energy Distributors (Asocodis) expressed great concern regarding the strike announced by the Union of Energy Workers of Colombia (Sintraelecol) at the Electrificadora de Santander (Essa).
TL;DR
- The National Business Council and Asocodis have expressed significant concern over a planned strike by Sintraelecol at Essa.
- They argue that striking in essential public services like electricity is unconstitutional in Colombia.
- The strike could jeopardize the well-being of over 958,000 users, including 243,000 rural users and 64,000 on prepaid energy.
- Concerns include the impact on 517 health facilities, 47 nursing homes, 54 ICBF homes, and 3,492 educational institutions.
- Business groups and distributors are calling on government ministries and regulatory bodies to ensure service continuity.
- Essa's general manager, Guillermo León, stated that dialogues with the union are ongoing and the company remains committed to providing essential energy services.
- The organizations are urging the union to halt the strike and engage in institutional dialogue.