On 14 March 2025, at the call of CCOO, around 500 social sector workers, as well as UPE elected deputies and representatives of CSIF, held a protest outside the Social Services Department in Merida (Extremadura) to denounce precarious working conditions in the social sector, particularly in youth centers, and to demand more safety measures following the recent killing of a colleague (Belen Cortes) by a group of minors in Extremadura.

Summary

On March 14, 2025, approximately 500 social welfare sector workers in Mérida, Extremadura region, Spain, conducted peaceful protests led by labor unions demanding improved working conditions and enhanced safety measures. This low-intensity social protest was triggered by the killing of a colleague, with low risk of direct supply chain disruption.

Supply-chain impact

• Potential regional public service delays — Temporary slowdown in regional administrative services due to disruptions in social welfare sector operations
• Limited impact on agricultural labor force — While Extremadura is a major agricultural region, the protests are confined to the social welfare sector with minimal direct impact on agricultural production and distribution
• Normal operation of transportation and logistics infrastructure — Peaceful protests with no blockage of major roads or transport networks, maintaining logistics flow

Watch points

• Expansion of labor disputes — Track potential spread of solidarity protests to social welfare sectors in other regions
• Government response announcement schedule — Monitor impact of policy announcements regarding working condition improvements on additional protest momentum