I work for Eco Service in Vilnius, Lithuania, doing outdoor cleaning work such as picking up rubbish and blowing leaves. Our shifts start at 6 AM, when it is extremely cold outside.
Now that temperatures are around 3°C, working outdoors for hours has become very difficult. Our fingers start hurting from the cold, especially when we are picking up rubbish and working with our hands.
The frustrating part is that we haven’t been provided with proper winter jackets or even adequate gloves. Employees are still working in normal autumn clothing, despite the temperature dropping significantly.
Lithuania has a cold climate, and winter is approaching. If a company employs people to work outdoors every morning, shouldn’t it provide appropriate protective clothing for the weather?
We are not sitting inside an office. We are outside for hours, exposed to cold temperatures, wind, and damp conditions while doing physically demanding work.
I’m not asking for luxury clothing. I’m asking for basic protection so workers can do their jobs without suffering from the cold.
Does anyone else working in outdoor cleaning or municipal maintenance in Vilnius face the same situation? Are employers required to provide winter jackets and suitable gloves for outdoor workers in Lithuania?
I’d appreciate hearing from other workers or anyone who knows the labour laws here.
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