The President of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa, has described the general strike called for Wednesday as a "signal from the citizenry" and a "very exceptional measure," which "we should all feel interpellated by." In an interview with "El Món de Rac1," Illa emphasized that the mobilization is not intended as a stance "against anyone," but rather "in favor of the right to housing and in favor of an economy that continues to generate prosperity."
The head of the Executive noted that he and other Government members will be "attentive to the development of the strike," ensuring both the right to strike and the right to work for those who wish to exercise them freely.
Regarding Rodalies (commuter rail), the president lamented the current incidents and apologized to users. He expressed that he "understands" the mood of the train drivers, but pointed out that "the way to make their voice heard should not be by hindering the service," but by "reasoning, making proposals, and moving forward." Illa insisted that the Government is working to achieve "an advanced service, investing in the network, changing a governance that until now has not functioned as it should, and bringing it closer to the territory."
The president stated that "this is not immediate," but added that "we are on the path to resolving it because we are making investments that have not been made for a long time." He concluded that "at the beginning of next year, we will start to see tangible results."
