The CSIF union section at Valoriza Servicios Medioambientales, the company responsible for cleaning and waste collection in Cádiz, has publicly denounced what it considers a new instance of harassment against its employees. This time, it involves the disciplinary dismissal of a worker with nearly two decades of experience, shortly after her return from temporary medical leave.
According to the union, the company allegedly went “beyond any reasonable limit” by questioning the criteria of healthcare professionals and, more alarmingly, by invading the employee's privacy. It was confirmed that the company analyzed the worker's activity on digital platforms, drafting the dismissal file with a tone that CSIF describes as offensive and sexist.
“"The company has gone beyond any reasonable limit, questioning the criteria of healthcare professionals, and what is even more alarming, invading the worker's privacy by monitoring her social networks."
The dismissal decision was reportedly based on the interpretation that the worker's personal activity on social media was incompatible with her medical leave status, deliberately ignoring the clinical context and medical reports supporting her health condition. CSIF believes this dismissal is part of an alleged campaign to intimidate the workforce, which has resulted in over a hundred sanctions in the three years since Valoriza took over the service.
This situation has created an unsustainable work environment, characterized by fear, constant pressure, and job insecurity, leading to increased mental and physical fatigue among staff, and even psychological leave due to stress. The union emphasizes that these actions are not isolated incidents but rather reflect a pattern of conduct that has already been challenged in court, demonstrating a disproportionate use of control mechanisms by the company.
Given the seriousness of these practices, which could violate fundamental rights such as privacy, dignity, and occupational health, the dismissal has already been handed over to the union's legal advisors. CSIF demands that the Cádiz City Council, as the contracting entity and service responsible, intervene immediately to end this situation and guarantee the rights of the workforce, stopping a dynamic that harms both workers and the public service they provide.
