Bus strike in Cádiz and San Fernando: 19 days of stoppage
Bus strike in Cádiz and San Fernando: 19 days of stoppage and ongoing negotiations
The indefinite strike affecting urban buses in Cádiz and San Fernando, as well as 50% of intercity services between both towns, reaches its nineteenth consecutive day this Monday, July 28. As workers and the company seek a new collective bargaining agreement at Sercla, tension persists following the assemblies' rejection of a previous preliminary agreement.
Negotiations under pressure
This Monday, the second meeting is held at the Sercla headquarters in Cádiz, following a first meeting on July 17 that ended without progress after eight hours of dialogue. The atmosphere has been exacerbated by acts of vandalism over the weekend: five minimum-service vehicles suffered broken windows while carrying passengers.
«We have reported the events to the Police, as we already did last week», declared a spokesperson for Tranvía de Cádiz a San Fernando y Carraca SA.
History of incidents
- Day 5 of strike: Broken window and graffiti on another vehicle
- Day 8 of stoppage: Four buses attacked (three in San Fernando and one in Cádiz)
- Total affected: 11 vehicles with no personal injuries reported
Works council positioning
Manuel Prado, president of the council, has rejected any connection with these acts: Our demonstrations are peaceful and include entire families. Workers continue to demonstrate daily along the main avenue of Cádiz, from Plaza Asdrúbal to San Juan de Dios.
Impact on urban mobility
Users face:
- Delays of over an hour
- Overcrowded buses during peak hours
- Massive queues at taxi stands, especially in tourist areas
The company maintains 50% minimum services, covering 70% of usual demand according to its data, except during demonstrations that paralyze traffic for up to four hours daily.
Historical background
This conflict exceeds in duration:
- 2004 strike at Tranvía de Cádiz (10 non-consecutive days)
- 17-day stoppage at Transportes Generales Comes SA (same business group)
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