Terrorismo Patronal

Soziedad Alkoholika's song 'Terrorismo Patronal' is a powerful critique of the harsh and often deadly conditions faced by workers in precarious employment situations. The lyrics paint a grim picture of a labor market where safety measures are non-existent, contracts are worthless, and workers are treated as disposable. The song highlights the systemic issues within the labor market, where exploitation and neglect are rampant, and the lives of workers are undervalued.

The song uses strong language and vivid imagery to convey the severity of the situation. Phrases like 'trabajo basura' (garbage work) and 'contrato basura' (garbage contract) emphasize the dehumanizing nature of these jobs. The repeated mention of 'otro caído, otro muerto más' (another fallen, another dead) underscores the frequency and normalization of workplace deaths, which are portrayed not as accidents but as deliberate outcomes of a flawed system. The term 'asesinato patronal' (employer murder) further drives home the point that these deaths are a result of employer negligence and greed.

'Terrorismo Patronal' also criticizes the complicity of various entities in perpetuating this cycle of exploitation. The lyrics mention 'sindicatos comprados' (bought unions) and 'compañeros vendidos' (sold-out colleagues), suggesting that even those who are supposed to protect workers' rights are often part of the problem. The song ends with a stark declaration of 'terrorismo patronal' and 'terrorismo laboral,' equating the exploitation and deaths of workers to acts of terrorism. This powerful message calls for awareness and action against the systemic issues that endanger workers' lives for the sake of economic gain.