The announcement was made during an event organized by Compromís Alicante, which paid tribute to the working women of Alicante. These women, known as 'cigarreras', were key figures in the economic and union history of the city and its region.
During the event, dignified work, freedom, and the enormous economic contribution these workers made to Alicante's neighborhoods were highlighted. Their battle for labor rights, especially for women, who suffered more severely during the dictatorship and post-war period, was also emphasized.
“"We have decided to associate so that memory is not lost, to have a voice, and to create a living historical archive."
The new association's main goal is to keep the Alicantine labor memory alive, seeking more research and documentation. They plan to locate the historical archive in the building of the old tobacco factory, a symbolic place for their history.
For Compromís, the empowerment of women in the factory was fundamental for achieving labor rights and for the feminist movement in Alicante. The party is collaborating with the 'cigarreras' to make this association a reality and contribute to maintaining the memory of the labor and feminist union struggle in Alicante.
