Europavox Festival Technicians Denounce Unbearable Heat, Demand Schedule Changes

Technicians working at the Europavox festival in Clermont-Ferrand have denounced "unbearable" working conditions, citing extreme heat and a lack of adequate measures to cope with it. The workers, responsible for tasks including stage assembly, staged a work stoppage on Friday, June 26, to demand adjustments to their schedules.

Festival organizers faced criticism for failing to anticipate the impact of the high temperatures on the workforce. The situation escalated to the point where some technicians felt compelled to halt their labor to ensure their safety and well-being. Their demands centered on adapting work hours to mitigate the risks associated with performing strenuous physical tasks under intense heat.

Following the work stoppage, the labor inspectorate was alerted and intervened. Inspectors visited the site and confirmed a "lack of anticipation" by the festival organizers regarding the necessary provisions for staff working in such extreme weather conditions. This official finding validates the technicians' complaints and highlights a failure in planning and risk management by the event's management.