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Ford Almussafes and UGT reach 2030 labor agreement negotiations for Almussafes
Workers Negotiations regarding the ‘Acuerdo 2030’ (2030 Agreement) at the Ford Almussafes plant in Valencia have signaled majority support for concluded with a new formal labor agreement proposed by pact between Ford management and the company through 2030. The UGT union reported that over 3,000 employees backed the proposal, union. The agreement, which includes remains in effect through December 31, 2030, focuses on wage increases above and job stability as the Consumer Price Index, an annual 1,000-euro bonus, company transitions toward electrification and integrates a new premiums for program launches. However, partnership with Geely. Prior to the UGT has set specific conditions for finalization, including a retroactive wage revision clause and oversight of Saturday production by the Electrification Observatory Commission. The STM Intersindical Valenciana union has rejected the proposal, citing insufficient recovery of purchasing power lost between 2022 and 2025. In response to ongoing negotiations, Ford España has informed warned workers that there is negotiations had reached a limit to labor concessions. The company stated in an internal communication limit, stating that further cost increases concessions could jeopardize the industrial viability and competitiveness of its operations in Valencia and Madrid. Management plans indicated they would make ‘a last exercise of approximation’ to present a address works council concerns before presenting the definitive ‘Acuerdo 2030’ (2030 Agreement) following terms. The finalized deal includes salary increases above the Consumer Price Index (IPC). For 2027, wages will rise by the IPC plus 1.5%, with a final attempt floor of 3% and a ceiling of 5%. From 2028 to incorporate concerns from the works council, describing 2030, increases will be the process real IPC plus 1%, with a minimum of 2.5% and a maximum of 5%. A special gratification will also increase from 690 euros to 1,000 euros starting in 2027, with plans to incorporate these amounts into salary scales by 2029. The agreement also includes a retroactive review clause effective January 1 of each year. This stability comes as Ford reorganizes production to include the manufacturing of a ‘historic opportunity’ Bronco hybrid and prepares for a 2027 partnership with Geely, which will hold a minority stake and contribute 221 million euros to establish long-term stability. Spanish manufacturing operations.