Montse Aguilar, a street cleaner in Barcelona, collapsed and died after working in extreme heat. On a particularly hot day, she experienced alarming symptoms but continued her shift. Her death led to public outcry, as street cleaners demanded safer working conditions, including better uniforms and more breaks. Aguilar's family is preparing legal action against her employers if her death is confirmed as heatstroke. The incident underscores the urgent need for addressing workplace safety in the face of rising temperatures.
In a WhatsApp message sent to a friend, Montse Aguilar described her work shift as a nearly fatal experience, stating she was feeling significant pain and cramps.
The public response to Aguilar's death included street cleaners demanding improvements to summer workwear and more frequent breaks due to extreme heat exposure.
Aguilar's family announced plans to take legal action if her autopsy confirmed heatstroke as the cause of death, holding her employers and the city council responsible.
Demonstrations following Aguilar's death included slogans emphasizing that extreme heat constitutes a form of workplace violence, highlighting the urgent need for better worker protections.
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