So far this year, at least 13 people have died in their jobs in Hego Euskal Herria. When writing these lines, the last case occurred on 7 April: The 8-towing machinery chief Ibaizabal died while working. The company decided that of the 24 hours on call and 72 hours off, the workers worked two full days and enjoyed another four days off, with 624 more hours a year. The deceased worker entered work on 6 April at 9 a.m. and would have to leave the tugboat on Monday, 8 April. However, he died on Sunday at 10 p.m. after working for 37 hours in a row.

Is it a human system to work 48 hours in a row? The LAB trade union says that the number of times it has denounced it is “indisputable”. But it doesn't seem enough. Why has it not hardened its denunciation and called for other stronger actions such as strikes or strikes, as has been done on other occasions? Can the situation be postponed or allowed to fade and express dissatisfaction?

We are accustomed to seeing the demonstrations and demonstrations of workers and trade unions when accidents occur at work. It would be better if we avoided those deaths in advance. And sometimes it is possible, despite the cruel decisions of the employers, to work 48 hours in a row.