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More problems for 2014 World Cup in Brazil

More problems for 2014 World Cup

Posted: 2012-02-08 12:36

Brazil’s 2014 World Cup preparations took a further knock today with news that construction workers at the 12 host cities might go on strike.

In criticism not unlike what South Africa faced in the build-up to the 2010 event, FIFA has already criticised the South American nation for being behind schedule for the global showpiece, as well as the ‘curtain raiser’ Confederations Cup set for next year.

It seems things are about to get worse, with Union leader Claudio da Silva Gomes announcing plans were afoot to get all 20 000 workers to down tools because of supposed unfair treatment in some cities.

It is claimed that some construction companies don’t give workers the same money and benefits, even though they are doing the same jobs.

“We have workers doing almost exactly the same kind of work, but they are not earning the same salary or being entitled to the same benefits at the different venues. This doesn't make sense,” Gomes says.

“If they are doing the same work, they should be getting paid the same salary, regardless of which region they are working in.”

The workers want a unified starting monthly salary of about $580, as well as the same basic benefits and improved overtime payment.

There have been strikes at various host cities since construction started, including a 20-day one at the venue of the 2014 World Cup Final, the Maracana, but a national downing of tools will come as a critical blow to the country.

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Mister not so nice guy: 2012-02-08 13:21

I am sure Brazil will host a succesful World Cup...we hated English media for dissing our preparations, now our own lame media is trying to do the same...Samba baby!!go Chipolopolo!!

Reeze: 2012-02-08 13:40

These are just some of the hurdles every world cup hosting nations gets to face... But I am sure come 2014, Brazil will be home and dry.

tibos: 2012-02-08 13:53

lets give them a chance we also encounterd similar criticsm from europian media so who are we to judge them am sure they will come through we did it ourselves

bondocean: 2012-02-08 14:09

This is all a ploy by FIFA to push the host nation as hard as possible so that they get what they want in the end. Brazil will host a great world cup. Their people alone, just like ours and Germany, are football crazy and will add the gees that is needed to go with all the material upgrades which can always be overcome with overtime work.

Thobsco: 2012-02-08 14:19

Just Leave Brazil alone Kick Off.

Tshwane Derby: 2012-02-08 14:19

Eish I hope everything goes according to plans and they get to host the WC Tournament, I just can't wait to get my hands on those hot Brazilian girls in 2014.

deBuc: 2012-02-08 14:26

Banyela they leave Brazil alone. I'm saving to see Rio de Jahniro and brazilian ladies. Hopefully Pitso will take us there. Samba baby!!

i hate b parker : 2012-02-08 15:13

shut up kickoff. write about corruption @ safa n' leave brazil alone. write abt poor sabc sport management... brazil will host a great wc. afterall, workers must strike to stop this nonsense of the wc benefitting a handful of ppl.

TP : 2012-02-08 16:08

Tshepi & Ndade!U guys must make sure you also have budget for nice time because during that time even the married woman turn into magoshas.

Sox: 2012-02-08 16:25

Guys, Guys, no doubt Brazil will hosta successful event but they are really behind schedule judging by our own standard we were way ahead by this time and yes when you hear about workers striking and not coming to work you as a organiser or an event planner should get a little scare and use what ever means you got to put pressure on the people incharge IF you not do that then if things fall apart you have to be willing to take the blame as the buck stops with you as an event planner and be labeled incompetant, remember each day passes by without work is a day lost and day closer to the event.
So people think think and think

The Ghost: 2012-02-08 18:25

Brazil will be just fine ... just leave them alone.