Protest in Seville Against Harassment in Andalusian Media

Audiovisual Workers Protest Sexual Harassment Allegations in Seville

Workers from the Andalusian audiovisual sector are mobilizing on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in front of the Court of Violence Against Women (Edificio Noga) in Seville. The protest, organized by the RTVA Inter-center Committee and supported by the FeSMC UGT Andalucía union, demands “zero tolerance” for sexual and workplace harassment following a legal complaint filed by an employee of Andalucía Digital Multimedia (ADM).

Legal Proceedings and Allegations Against ADM Leadership

The demonstration centers on a judicial process involving allegations of sexual and workplace harassment. According to the FeSMC UGT Andalucía, Gustavo Fuentes, the former CEO of Andalucía Digital Multimedia (ADM), has been summoned to testify in the proceedings. ADM is a company primarily owned by the Junta de Andalucía and is responsible for producing various audiovisual programs, including Andalucía Directo.

FeSMC UGT Andalucía stated it maintains respect for the judicial process and the presumption of innocence while urging that the facts be clarified to ensure any corresponding responsibilities are addressed.

Systemic Precariousness in the Andalusian Audiovisual Sector

The RTVA Inter-center Committee is using this mobilization to highlight broader structural issues within the regional media landscape. The Committee reports that the continuous outsourcing of RTVA services to private production companies has created a pattern of precarious labor conditions. These issues include:

• Insufficient wages and excessive working hours.
• A decline in occupational health standards.
• A reduction in the quality of public services provided to citizens.

Union Demands for Labor Reform

FeSMC UGT Andalucía has aligned itself with the RTVA Inter-center Committee’s demands to reform how audiovisual contracts are managed in the region. The union is calling for four specific interventions:

1. Legal Compliance: Full adherence to current labor legislation and collective bargaining agreements.
2. Equality Laws: Effective application of laws regarding gender equality and harassment prevention.
3. Protocol Implementation: The creation of functional protocols for the detection and prevention of sexual and workplace harassment across all sector companies.
4. RTVA Oversight: Increased control by the RTVA over the labor practices of the private companies it hires to provide services.

The union asserts that high-quality public service is impossible when workers operate under precarious conditions or face harassment, stating that dignity and respect must be non-negotiable in every workplace.

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