Solidarity with Portuguese firefighters

(28 August 2013) Portuguese regular and voluntary firefighters are seeking to contain a series of forest fires. Several firefighters have lost their lives while trying to protect the people, their homes and neighborhoods and nature.

EPSU sends a message of condolence and support for the workers involved and who risk their lives every day. Last year we already noted that some of the services are understaffed and under resourced. It is sad to reflect that austerity policies hurt workers and public services so directly.