Spanish theme park nonetheless has workers working regardless of being closed down for years

Jul 20, 2023 at 1:40 PM
Spanish theme park nonetheless has workers working regardless of being closed down for years

A disused Costa Del Sol theme park has been described as “frozen in time”, with workers nonetheless turning as much as work regardless of the venue being closed for 2 years.

Tivoli World, one of the crucial well-liked vacationer points of interest within the space till not too long ago, was compelled to shut in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, 45 years because it first opened its doorways to prospects. 

No friends have been welcomed within the construction since earlier than the pandemic however, due to a contractual loophole that left them unable to hunt work elsewhere, workers hold turning as much as work regardless of not getting paid.

President of the Salvemos Tivoli group, Juan Ramon Delgado, mentioned: “We haven’t been paid for 10 months, but we can’t work on anything else either because we’re discharged. The situation is unsustainable.”

Some 87 members of workers are mentioned to be nonetheless engaged on the premises within the hope it might sooner or later reopen, the Daily Star has reported.

Mr Delgado mentioned: “Despite the fact that we have no income, we do what we can to the best of our ability.”

Staff representatives have turned to the legislation to interrupt the deadlock, asking the courts for assist in mediating with their employers and rectifying the standing of their contracts.

Commenting on the scenario, native parliamentarian Guzman Ahumada instructed native media that “excuses are running out” for the homeowners to not re-open the positioning, since “the argument that it was not economically viable has been dismantled.”

In an announcement issued final March, the Benalmadena Town Council added: “The strategy and position of this government team are aligned with that of the unions and company committee, all working together to achieve the reopening of the park.

“We are going to continue to protect Tivoli because we believe that it is vital for tourism and the economy of the Costa del Sol, and there is no other way to do it than to reopen the park.”

Despite three tried break-ins from burglars, the continued presence of workers members has meant that the inside of the positioning stays in good situation, with a lot of the rides considered absolutely operational.