Barcelona's metro workers strike against asbestos in underground stations and train carriages

Barcelona’s metro workers have gone <a href="../../../../../society-science/item/barcelona-stations-crowded-as-metro-workers-strike">on strike once again</a> this Friday as they demand better working conditions following the discovery of asbestos in both underground stations and trains. Asbestos was found in 93 different metro train carriages in 2018 and in this week it was reported that 25 maintenance workers had been diagnosed with asbestos-related health issues. Friday morning’s stoppages have generated considerable delays and overcrowding at many of the city’s stations and are expected to continue at key points during the day. / ACN

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First published: May 10, 2019 03:35 PM