Adding to the concerns already expressed at the Zazpilanda haurreskola, families at Miribilla haurreskola are now denouncing a progressive deterioration of the center's conditions after nearly three months of the cleaning service being affected.
In recent days, tension has increased following the appearance of rubbish in the playground, including fish heads and scattered papers, which remained for several days causing discomfort and bad odors. A family member stated that “we respect the right to strike, but this is already vandalism”.
“"Since the strike began, my daughter has had an irritable cough and constant relapses. It is difficult to prevent them from getting sick in such an environment."
The lack of cleaning, they assure, is not limited to the exterior. Inside, floors accumulate dust and dirt, which even affects daily activities. A family member explained that “you touch the floor and it's dirty. When the playground is not in suitable conditions, children have to stay in class,” and believes that the situation “has already crossed a line”.
The families' concern goes beyond what is visible. The lack of hygiene is having consequences on the health of some children. In one case, a child has experienced several episodes of fever and respiratory problems in recent months. Families insist that they do not question the right to strike of the cleaning staff, but rather the lack of measures to guarantee minimum conditions in a center that cares for babies between four months and two years old.
Awaiting a solution, concern is growing among the parents of the two affected Bilbao haurreskolas, some of whom are already considering measures to avoid exposing their children to this situation. A parent concluded by saying, “if this continues, I will have to take forced holidays to keep her at home”.
