Labor disputes resolved at Hitachi Energy and Denso in Spain

Labor conflicts at two industrial sites in Spain have been resolved through new agreements.

At the Hitachi Energy plant in Córdoba, management and trade unions have signed a five-year collective bargaining agreement valid until 2029. The pact includes wage increases of approximately 8% for 2025 and 2026, followed by annual updates tied to inflation plus 1% starting in 2027. The agreement aims to provide social peace as the company executes an 80 million euro investment plan. It also includes provisions for hiring between 20 and 40 workshop workers during 2027 and 2028 through training contracts.

In Vigo, the works council at Denso Sistemas Térmicos has called off a planned strike following an agreement with management. The dispute originated from concerns regarding excessive workloads. Under the new terms, the company will reverse recent changes that affected production and quality, and will commit to external technical reports before implementing future changes. Additional measures include a review of production roles, psychosocial risk assessments, and the addition of a maintenance worker per shift. Corrective ergonomic measures must be implemented by March 31, 2027.