Cillian Shields

Cillian Shields, an expert on Catalonia's history, dives into the 1971 SEAT strike, a crucial event during the Franco dictatorship. He discusses how the SEAT 600 became a symbol of democratized driving in Spain. The conversation reveals the intense clash between workers fighting for their rights and police, culminating in the tragic death of Antonio Ruiz. Personal accounts from strike organizers shed light on the resilience and bravery of workers who sparked significant changes in labor rights amidst repression. A powerful reminder of how history is made.