Lidl signs collective agreement with 15% wage rise by 2030 in Spain

Lidl and Spain’s trade unions have agreed a new collective bargaining agreement that guarantees a cumulative 15% wage increase through 2030. The deal includes a 4% raise in 2026 followed by a 3% annual increase from 2027 to 2029, along with higher pay for work on Sundays and holidays.

The agreement also expands provisions on work‑life balance, contracts, consolidated working hours, paid leave and social benefits. It updates policies on equality, diversity, occupational risk prevention and adapts labour relations to emerging technological changes.

Lidl announced an “historic” investment of more than €280 million over the next four years to fund the pact, with more than €70 million slated for 2026 alone. CEO Claus Grande said the deal cements the company’s commitment to employee wellbeing, while the UGT union highlighted the progress on partial‑retirement arrangements and called for broader wage‑review clauses in the sector.