From Caracas, leader Daniel Romero called on the president of the Venezuelan Corporation of Guayana (CVG), Héctor Silva, to respond for the deterioration of the protesters on hunger strike at the headquarters in Puerto Ordaz.
During a press conference, the former political prisoner questioned the corporation’s management about the conditions faced by Guyanese workers.
For their part, Hugo Medina and Tomás Romero maintain the protest, while Alejandro Lozada abandoned the hunger strike after suffering serious health complications.
Alert for medical complications and hospital failures after hunger strike
“We hold Héctor Silva responsible if something happens to the worker Alejandro Lozada after more than five days on strike”warned the union leader.
Romero explained that the report from the corporation’s own hospital diagnosed Lozada with digestive bleeding, metabolic acidosis and generalized decompensation.
“This is not what Daniel Romero says, the medical diagnosis from your own hospital is saying it.”he emphasized after pointing out the loss of five kilos.
The spokesperson also reported severe shortages in said healthcare center, forcing patients to buy their own serum and basic medical supplies.
Claim for constitutional benefits and salary
Romero listed pending claims such as collective agreements, payment of bonuses, restitution of the HCM and educational benefits for children.
Likewise, he highlighted the director of Human Resources of the CVG, Ana Mediomundo, for her performance in the face of the demands of the mass of workers.
“Health, education and a living wage are being violated. These constitutional rights are above any political situation”held.
He questioned the calculation of profits applied by the board and demanded a payment of $1,200 for this concept for the workers.
Report of intimidation and call to unity
The leader denounced alleged acts of intimidation carried out by Sebin officials against workers who disseminate the status of the plants.
He mentioned direct threats from a commissioner against an employee who recorded images of the operational crisis within one of the basic industries.
Faced with the intimidation, Romero called on all unions to put aside political differences and unify the fight for labor rights.
The leader concluded that he will go to higher authorities to demand accountability from the corporation’s board of directors for human rights violations.
