GALP cuts power to Parede firefighters and shares ‘history of problems’

This was reported by an official source in the fire department. morning Post that an E-Redes employee came into the premises and cut off the electricity in the barracks and the associated clinical center. According to the same source, in March last year the Association owed GALP for invoicing in the amount of about 34 thousand euros. However, 50% of the amount (17 thousand euros) was paid this month, while it is proposed to agree that the remaining 50% of the debt will begin to be paid monthly from April this year.

In response to the news, GALP issued a note explaining the corporation’s “history of problems” with regard to paying bills, “discrepancies that have become recurring since 2020.”

Although sensitive to the institution’s financial difficulties, the company said it was “unable to resolve the situation with these plans or reduce debt.” In recent months, termination notices have been sent and ignored.

“GALP values ​​and supports the dignified work of Portuguese firefighters and supports its commitment to find a solution that will allow the work to be restored quickly,” said a message sent to CM.