Business leaders ask authorities not to let Santander 'go dark' due to strike announcement at power company Essa
Workers of Essa Photo: Jaime Moreno / Portafolio
TL;DR
- Sintraelecol, the energy workers' union, has announced a strike at Electrificadora de Santander (ESSA).
- The business association Andi is urging authorities to ensure the continuity of electricity service.
- The strike could impact over 958,344 users across 102 municipalities in 6 departments.
- Critical services at risk include 517 health establishments, 71 electro-dependent users, 3,492 educational institutions, and 260 aqueducts.
- The union's demands represent a 147% increase compared to the previous collective agreement.
- Andi emphasizes that electricity is an essential service vital for public health, safety, and well-being.
- Other business groups like Andesco and Asocodis are also calling for authorities to intervene.