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Barcelona port workers block cruise terminal in salary cut protest
Fox News • • world
Key Points:
- Approximately 200 port workers in Barcelona protested potential pay cuts by setting a barricade on fire and blocking access to a cruise terminal, disrupting passenger access for about four hours.
- The protest followed a government audit revealing payroll discrepancies, with workers fearing up to an 8% salary reduction, which they oppose, arguing they should not be penalized for the findings.
- Four cruise ships carrying over 13,000 passengers, including Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas and Norwegian Escape, were affected by the disruption at one of Europe's busiest cruise ports.
- The Port of Barcelona stated it must correct payroll issues identified by the audit but denied any wrongdoing, while the city continues to face broader tensions related to tourism and recent efforts to curb overtourism.
- The U.S. Embassy issued a demonstration alert for Spain, advising citizens to avoid protests and areas with increased security due to ongoing and spontaneous demonstrations across the country.
