The nine Sidor workers who were presented before the First Control Court cannot participate in public activities, nor can they make statements in the media
Lawyer Javier González, a member of the Human Rights Commission of the Bolívar State Bar Association, reported that the workers of Siderúrgica del Orinoco Alfredo Maneiro (Sidor) who were arrested last week were granted probation.
According to the information revealed by González to the De Primera Mano program of Radio Fe y Alegría Newsapproximately nine Sidor workers were presented as “criminals”, when in fact they were just “demanding better wages to bring food to their homes.”
The nine workers, who were presented before the First Control Court, “cannot participate in public activities”, nor can they make statements in the media, according to González, who considers this measure “arbitrary and contrary to human rights.”
The lawyer also noted that the workers are currently at home with their families. He also said that an agreement was reached so that they are not fired. However, he is concerned that the document was not signed by the corresponding figures with higher powers in the company.
Arrest at Sidor
Sources linked to various human rights NGOs reported that on the morning of Thursday, January 12, police agents arrested at least 18 workers from Sidor and the Bauxilum company in Bolívar state.
The reason was to protest salary improvements. Although they are accused of incitement to hatred, conspiracy, criminal association and disturbance of public order.
“None of the two crimes charged links them to the conduct carried out,” said the lawyer.
According to González, the demands of the workers of the basic companies of Guayana in the Bolívar state will continue until they are fulfilled and a dialogue table is established with the Venezuelan State.
«We call for peace and tranquility, that things be resolved at a high-level dialogue table, with people with qualities. That is the request made by the Human Rights Commission of the Bolívar State Bar Association,” she said.
He reaffirmed that the right to protest is in the Constitution of Venezuela and in the international treaties signed by the Venezuelan State; thus, the Government must respect the demonstrations and guarantee human rights.
He also said that international organizations have already been informed about the situation of the Bolivar workers.
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