Volunteer firefighters take labor rights battle to Catalan courts

Judges in several Catalan cities schedule hearings for 410 volunteer firefighters seeking professional recognition.

A firefighter helmet on a table in an institutional setting.
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A firefighter helmet on a table in an institutional setting.

A significant legal battle has begun as Catalan courts schedule the first hearings for 410 volunteer firefighters seeking full labor rights and social security coverage.

Courts in Lleida, Figueres, Granollers, and Terrassa have set trial dates for September and October. This follows a long-standing protest against the Generalitat regarding their precarious working conditions.
The legal team representing the firefighters argues that their role constitutes a hidden employment relationship. Despite government attempts to block the cases, judges in Reus and Tortosa are moving forward with the proceedings.