Airbus workers in Spain launch indefinite strike over pay and conditions

Airbus strike labor dispute aerospace industry Spain manufacturing wage negotiations

Thousands of Airbus employees in Spain have launched an indefinite strike following the rejection of a company proposal regarding wages and working conditions. The walkout, which began on August 25, affects several key facilities including Getafe, Illescas, Albacete, and Cádiz, impacting the production of commercial and military aircraft as well as helicopters.

Key points of contention include wage increases tied to inflation, the restoration of two days of remote work per week, and concerns regarding the Bradford Factor used to track absenteeism. While Airbus has offered a package including inflation-linked pay rises and a one-time exceptional payment, unions argue these measures lack sufficient commitment and firm deadlines.

Airbus has responded by freezing new hiring in Spain and warning that the strike could damage client confidence and future project allocations in the region. The company has also conditioned the continuation of negotiations on a temporary suspension of the strike. The Spanish Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, has expressed hope for a resolution through social dialogue but noted that government intervention remains a possibility given the strategic importance of the company to the national economy.

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Airbus · Boeing · CGT · Jordi Hereu · SPEEA · Spain · UGT

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[● 3 SOURCES] The strike affects seven Airbus facilities in Spain, including Getafe, Illescas, and Albacete. aviaciondigital.com · airportal.hu · www.que.es
[● 5 SOURCES] The company's proposal includes wage increases tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). www.airway.com.br · aviones.com · www.aerotime.aero · www.que.es · www.elconciso.es
[● 3 SOURCES] The Spanish Minister of Industry and Tourism stated he hopes government intervention will not be necessary. www.diariodesevilla.es · insurgente.org
[● 7 SOURCES] The strike began on August 25 and is for an indefinite period. airportal.hu · www.airway.com.br · aviones.com · www.aerotime.aero · aviaciondigital.com · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Workers are demanding the restoration of two days of remote work per week. www.airway.com.br · aviones.com · www.que.es · www.aerotime.aero · aviaciondigital.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Airbus has frozen new hiring in Spain while the strike continues. elcierredigital.com · cronicadecantabria.com · www.economiadigital.es
[● 7 SOURCES] Airbus workers rejected a company proposal regarding wages and working conditions. airportal.hu · www.airway.com.br · aviones.com · www.aerotime.aero · aviaciondigital.com · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Approximately 90 percent of eligible workers participated in the first full day of the strike. airportal.hu · www.airway.com.br · aviaciondigital.com · www.aerotime.aero · insurgente.org
[● 4 SOURCES] Airbus has conditioned the continuation of negotiations on the temporary suspension of the strike. cronicadecantabria.com · www.economiadigital.es · www.elconciso.es · www.expansion.com