# Josep Maria Sala i Grisó > Spanish engineer, trade unionist and politician **Wikidata**: [Q17036728](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17036728) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/josep-maria-sala-i-griso ## Summary Josep Maria Sala i Grisó (also written Josep Maria Sala i Griso) is a Spanish industrial engineer, computer scientist, trade unionist, and politician based in Barcelona. He served multiple terms as a Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (Socialist Group) and was also a member of the Senate of Spain, appointed by the Parliament of Catalonia. He is associated with organizations including the Socialists' Party of Catalonia and the Unión General de Trabajadores. ## Biography - Born: 1945-12-17 (Barcelona, Spain) - Nationality: Spain - Education: ETSEIB - Known for: Serving as a Member of the Parliament of Catalonia and as a member of the Senate of Spain - Employer(s): Not available in provided sources - Field(s): Politics; trade unionism; industrial engineering; computer science ## Contributions Josep Maria Sala i Grisó’s documented contributions are primarily in public service and political representation in Catalonia and Spain. He served as a Member of the Parliament of Catalonia for Barcelona across several legislatures within the Socialist Group at the Parliament of Catalonia: the 2nd Parliament (1984-05-17 to 1988-04-04), 3rd Parliament (1988-06-16 to 1992-01-21), 4th Parliament (1992-04-03 to 1995-09-26), and part of the 5th Parliament (1995-12-05 to 1997-10-29; ended by waiver, with Assumpta Baig i Torras listed as successor). At the national level, he was a member of the Senate of Spain in the 4th legislature (1989-11-14 to 1993-04-13), 5th legislature (1993-06-16 to 1996-01-09), and part of the 6th legislature (1996-03-13 to 1997-11-07; ended by waiver, with Rosa Barenys i Martorell listed as successor). He also participated in “La Caputxinada” and held memberships in organizations including Unión General de Trabajadores, Òmnium Cultural, and Fundació Rafael Campalans. ## FAQs ### Q: Who was Josep Maria Sala i Grisó in Catalan politics? A: He was a Member of the Parliament of Catalonia for Barcelona in the Socialist Group across multiple legislatures between 1984 and 1997. His parliamentary service includes the 2nd through part of the 5th Parliament of Catalonia. ### Q: Did Josep Maria Sala i Grisó serve in the Senate of Spain? A: Yes. He served as a member of the Senate of Spain across the 4th and 5th legislatures and part of the 6th legislature (1989–1997), appointed via the Parliament of Catalonia. ### Q: What political party was Josep Maria Sala i Grisó affiliated with? A: He was a member of the Socialists' Party of Catalonia. His parliamentary group in the Parliament of Catalonia is listed as the Socialist Group. ### Q: What organizations was Josep Maria Sala i Grisó a member of? A: His memberships include Unión General de Trabajadores, Sindicat Democràtic d'Estudiants de la Universitat de Barcelona, Òmnium Cultural, and Fundació Rafael Campalans (as listed in the provided sources). ## Why They Matter Josep Maria Sala i Grisó matters for his sustained role in representative institutions during multiple legislative periods in both Catalonia and Spain. In the Parliament of Catalonia, he represented Barcelona over successive parliaments from 1984 to 1997 within the Socialist Group, indicating long-term involvement in Catalan legislative work during several election cycles. His additional service in the Senate of Spain (1989–1997) connects Catalan institutional representation to national-level parliamentary activity, specifically through appointments by the Parliament of Catalonia. Beyond elected and appointed office, his profile links political work with civic and labor affiliations, including Unión General de Trabajadores and Òmnium Cultural, and participation in “La Caputxinada.” His educational background at ETSEIB and occupations listed as industrial engineer and computer scientist place him among technically trained public figures. Taken together, the record shows a career centered on political representation and institutional participation, with ties to labor and cultural organizations in Barcelona and Catalonia. ## Notable For - Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (Barcelona constituency) across the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and part of the 5th Parliaments (1984-05-17 to 1997-10-29) - Member of the Senate of Spain across the 4th and 5th legislatures and part of the 6th (1989-11-14 to 1997-11-07), appointed by the Parliament of Catalonia - Affiliation with the Socialists' Party of Catalonia; served within the Socialist Group at the Parliament of Catalonia - Participant in “La Caputxinada” - Member of organizations including Unión General de Trabajadores, Òmnium Cultural, and Fundació Rafael Campalans ## Body ### Identity and Names - Name: Josep Maria Sala i Grisó - Alias: Josep Maria Sala i Griso - Sex or gender: male - Citizenship: Spain - Languages spoken/written: Catalan; Spanish ### Early Life and Education - Birth: - Date: 1945-12-17 - Place: Barcelona - Education: - Educated at: ETSEIB ### Occupations and Fields - Occupations listed: - Industrial engineer - Computer scientist - Trade unionist - Politician - Work location / residence: - Barcelona (residence and work location listed) ### Political Party and Organizational Memberships - Political party: - Socialists' Party of Catalonia - Member of (as listed in sources): - Unión General de Trabajadores - Sindicat Democràtic d'Estudiants de la Universitat de Barcelona - Òmnium Cultural - Fundació Rafael Campalans - Q11907030 (entity listed as a membership in the provided data) ### Parliament of Catalonia (Member) - Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (Barcelona; Socialist Group): - 2nd Parliament of Catalonia: - Start: 1984-05-17 - End: 1988-04-04 (end reason: dissolution of parliament) - Election: 1984 Catalan regional election - 3rd Parliament of Catalonia: - Start: 1988-06-16 - End: 1992-01-21 (end reason: dissolution of parliament) - Election: Catalonian parliamentary election, 1988 - 4th Parliament of Catalonia: - Start: 1992-04-03 - End: 1995-09-26 (end reason: dissolution of parliament) - Election: 1992 Catalonian parliamentary election - 5th Parliament of Catalonia: - Start: 1995-12-05 - End: 1997-10-29 (end reason: waiver) - Successor listed: Assumpta Baig i Torras - Election: 1995 Catalan regional election ### Senate of Spain (Member) - Member of the Senate of Spain (appointed via Parliament of Catalonia): - 4th legislature of Spain: - Start: 1989-11-14 - End: 1993-04-13 - 5th legislature of Spain: - Start: 1993-06-16 - End: 1996-01-09 - 6th legislature of Spain: - Start: 1996-03-13 - End: 1997-11-07 (end reason: waiver) - Successor listed: Rosa Barenys i Martorell ### Participation in Events - Participant in: - La Caputxinada ## References 1. [Source](https://www.parlament.cat/document/composicio/150320.pdf) 2. [Source](https://www.parlament.cat/document/composicio/150323.pdf)