Airbus reaches preliminary agreement with unions to end Spanish strike

Airbus labor strike Spain wage negotiations industrial relations

Airbus has reached a preliminary agreement with four unions—UGT, ATP, CCOO, and SIPA—to resolve a labor dispute that has triggered an indefinite strike in its Spanish plants for 35 days. The agreement, facilitated by Spanish Minister of Industry and Tourism Jordi Hereu, aims to address wage concerns and working conditions.

The proposal includes measures to recover lost purchasing power, with an estimated increase of 7.6% through 2030, alongside improvements in employee mobility, dining services, and work flexibility. Minister Hereu noted that the unions supporting the deal represent more than 80% of the Airbus workforce in Spain, describing the pact as a significant step for the company’s industrial stability.

However, the resolution remains subject to a binding referendum among all employees. The process has seen internal friction, as the UGT union has denied signing any formal agreement, stating that the proposal must first be debated in an assembly. Additionally, the CGT and ÚTIL unions, which are part of the strike committee, were not included in the final negotiations.

Entities

Airbus · CCOO · CGT · Guillaume Faury · Jordi Hereu · Ministry of Industry and Tourism · Spain · UGT

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[● 5 SOURCES] The indefinite strike has lasted for 35 days. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.informacion.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.lne.es · www.eldiario.es
[● 4 SOURCES] CCOO is the majority union at Airbus but has not supported the indefinite strike. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.informacion.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.lne.es
[● 4 SOURCES] The unions participating in the strike are CGT, UGT, and ÚTIL. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.informacion.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.lne.es
[● 4 SOURCES] Airbus closed the mediation process through the Interconfederal Service of Mediation and Arbitration (SIMA) after failing to reach an agreement. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.informacion.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.lne.es
[● 4 SOURCES] Minister Jordi Hereu has called a meeting with Airbus and unions to mediate the ongoing labor conflict. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.informacion.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.lne.es
[● 4 SOURCES] The proposed agreement must be approved by employees through a binding referendum. zpravy.kurzy.cz · cronicaeconomica.com · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.preferente.com
[DISPUTED] The UGT union denied signing any agreement or pre-agreement during the ministry meeting, claiming they only received the proposal for assembly debate. cronicadecantabria.com
[DISPUTED] Airbus has reached a preliminary agreement with four unions (UGT, ATP, CCOO, and SIPA) to end the labor dispute. zpravy.kurzy.cz · cronicaeconomica.com · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.eldiario.es
[○ 1 SOURCE] The agreement includes measures to recover lost purchasing power, estimated at 7.6% through 2030. cronicaeconomica.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Minister Jordi Hereu stated that the unions supporting the proposal represent over 80% of Airbus employees in Spain. zpravy.kurzy.cz · www.naftemporiki.gr