Marcelino Camacho, the person Public
Figure Marcelino Camacho CCOO union leader and communist leader is better known and is being glossed after his death: one of the major players in the history of Spain in the last half century, was instrumental in the revival of the union movement after the big defeat of the Civil War. It is also known the biographical and family, being a person absolutely clear both in its ideas and in their way of life.
would like to point out some features of the prism of his rich personality. Embodies the best tradition of working; historically been the most honest, austere, qualified, sober, self-educated and more aware of class are those who organize unions. Marcelino met these qualities. In a Honesty
bombproof, spent most of his life in a small little apartment with no elevator in the working class district of Carabanchel, maintaining a very cordial relationship with its neighbors. He never sought personal gain or enrichment. That and ideological soundness was impervious to the blandishments of power, these siren songs that dazzle and spoil more of a leader.
was very austere, dressed modestly and are known to those turtleneck sweaters and knit zipper Josephine to jail, ate a frugal, never smoked and drank was stronger than lemon juice as a reminder of the disease happened in Algeria. Physically always cared, because I knew that to make the revolution must be fit and have to endure, that it was going for long, walking and could not forgive his table of gymnastics in the morning. Since I had to leave the presidency of the union in 1996, moved to Madrid in the subways and buses, thanks to some colleagues that approached the meetings or demonstrations. Good
worker, applied the maxim of "first meet and then complain." Milling and assistant engineer, is valued by their colleagues and bosses at the factory, was proud of their expertise. He was an intelligent and very lucid. Formed by your account and in prison, always reading, underlining, pages, interested in the issues of today. He never lost the north, known orientation to change and always knew that we must go for the workers, the working class as a historical subject of change, because the world is not made to suit the weakest.
Its strength is that of his ideas and convictions. Master of workers was very strong when explaining things, and they always listened with great attention to its comprehensive and detailed analysis of persistent and passionate teaching to try to convince. Never pursued any disagreement, it did not consider any threat and he was always very left of moral authority, both to his friends as to foes. Hence his talent to add and not subtract.
Being a well-known figure and identified by its good looks and mane of white hair, many people greeted him and he stopped to shake hands at all (before the concierge to the minister) and talk with them was a sight to see armed with patience, trying to convince his interlocutor that he was away from his ideas, because I always relied on the strength of dialogue.
had a great capacity for sacrifice to the costs of fighting (in prison, dismissal, marginalization). Therefore, it is legendary courage and determination iron not to surrender or give up ever and continue to fight the disorder of the system. In recent weeks, from his hospital bed, kept telling his grandchildren: "keep on going, we must keep fighting, if you fall you have to get up." Marcelino
exceeded all evidence to the tough decisions, to defend the independence of CCOO at key moments such as the handling of the Statute of Workers, the evening of February 23, 1981 to share in a liaison committee with the UGT , in the social partnership and on many other occasions.
had a forward thinking and ventured into many fields. I remember, for example, when viewing the photo Confederal Executive first, their courageous commitment to youth and renewal of the union leadership. It was incredible that, in the late 70's, twenty-something kids we shared responsibilities and trabajásemos closely with someone who for us was already a true legend and it would be our teacher and a parent trade union and political. Consistent
outward and inward, was true to his class and himself. Demanded democracy in the country during the dictatorship and defended the internal democracy in the organizations he has played, with free positions but would stay in the minority and this would have consequences. Among the many honors and awards has received one of you most proud was the award for Consistency of Guardo. Prize, as consistency is concerned, he shared with his beloved companion Josefina Samper.
But above all, Marcelino was good. Particularly emphasized the human quality, which is expressed in the bonhomie and a loving nature. Without bending and without malice toward none, not even to the few who treated him well. He had a personal greatness that impressed and that he hid with his simplicity. Was capable of caring for others, for their personal situation, your feelings or problems. That being negotiated Marcelino National Employment Agreement called late at night to worry about my daughter's ear and advised on the application of dry heat with a bulb and a cone or a pregnant woman gave advice on the latest techniques of painless childbirth. Look at the pictures, almost always smiling and candid look is an open door. Gentle and affable, he had a bad gesture and other words of encouragement, and sympathy cards in all sorts of weddings, baptisms and funerals in which always appeared. Old Castilian was scant on the expression of feelings, but in recent years was head skin and developed a high capacity of affection.
I took a few years ago the institute Marcelino Fuenlabrada and before I told the guys, seek him on the Internet at the Larousse and when he comes here, if you see a gentle grandfather, if you do not do appearances. Marcelino Camacho is important, very important, although not rich, he lives modestly and today has no direct political or union power. But it is a historical and an indomitable person, who has bowed to anyone ever. Strong and close, concrete and the horizon line in his eye, did not disappoint. Those few students know who is Marcelino, but today I wonder if many others would not know who he was, but you may be familiar to Mandela and Che Guevara sure the alignment of the football teams. In
these sad times we must ask ourselves what are we teaching? What country is one that does not recognize his best men? Marcelino always educated in values \u200b\u200band what he did with his testimony. To us it is his example in these challenging times, where in addition to political figures need, above all moral standards. Maybe that's why today (personalities aside) who have come to dismiss are workers, pensioners, unemployed, too young, people of ordinary people who want to give thanks.
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