# Airbus workers vote to suspend Spanish strike > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spain-transport-unions-strike-dispute > Updated: 2026-09-07T14:22:00.000Z. Sources: 117. Developments: 30. Following a 35-day indefinite strike at Airbus facilities in Spain, workers at plants in Cádiz, Tablada (Sevilla), and Illescas (Toledo) have voted to suspend the industrial action. This decision follows a mediated pre-agreement between Airbus and several unions, including ATP, CCOO, SIPA, and UGT. The proposed deal aims to recover purchasing power by paying the real Consumer Price Index (IPC), with a 7.95% increase to be distributed proportionally through 2029. The agreement also maintains current teleworking arrangements and addresses employee mobility, dining services, and work flexibility. Minister of Industry and Tourism Jordi Hereu described the consensus as ‘magnificent’ for both workers and industrial competitiveness. Despite the vote to suspend the strike, internal friction persists. The UGT union has expressed ‘absolute rejection’ of the terms, accusing management of an ‘attempt at manipulation’ and clarifying that they have not signed any formal agreement. The CGT and ÚTIL unions, which were part of the original strike committee, were not included in these final negotiations. The final proposal remains subject to a binding referendum among all Spanish employees scheduled for later this month. ## Claims - Workers from the CGT, UGT, and ÚTIL unions voted to maintain an indefinite strike starting August 25. (disputed by 17 sources) - Workers in Illescas voted to suspend the strike to allow for further negotiations. (disputed by 8 sources) - The company proposed a 7.6% recovery of purchasing power linked to real CPI. (disputed by 4 sources) - Airbus has reached a preliminary agreement with four unions (UGT, ATP, CCOO, and SIPA) to end the labor dispute. (disputed by 4 sources) - The company proposes a 7.95% recovery of purchasing power distributed proportionally over four years until 2029. (disputed by 3 sources) - Workers in Cádiz, Tablada (Sevilla), and Illescas (Toledo) voted to suspend the indefinite strike. (disputed by 3 sources) - The UGT union denied signing any agreement or pre-agreement during the ministry meeting, claiming they only received the proposal for assembly debate. (disputed) - Airbus proposed a salary increase linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). (corroborated by 19 sources) - Airbus agreed to withdraw its appeal before the Supreme Court regarding absenteeism and medical leave payments. (corroborated by 18 sources) - The strike affects multiple locations including Getafe, Sevilla (San Pablo and Tablada), Illescas, and Albacete. (corroborated by 14 sources) - Airbus committed to restoring teleworking conditions, specifically two days per week. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Workers at the Getafe, San Pablo, and Tablada centers voted by a majority of 81.2% to continue the indefinite strike. (corroborated by 8 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Airbus workers in Spain divided over strike suspension Airbus workers in Spain are divided over a labor dispute. While some plants voted to suspend the strike following a wage proposal, others, including the major Getafe site, will continue the indefinite strike. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airbus-workers-in-spain-vote-to-suspend-indefinite-strike ### 2026-09-04: Airbus reaches preliminary agreement with unions to end Spanish strike Airbus has reached a preliminary agreement with four unions to end a 35-day strike in Spain. The deal, which includes wage increases, must now be approved by employees via a binding referendum. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airbus-labor-dispute-spanish-minister-calls-for-mediation-meeting ### 2026-09-02: Airbus strike in Spain enters critical phase as government considers mediation An indefinite strike at Airbus plants in Spain has stalled negotiations, prompting the Spanish government to consider mediation as the conflict impacts the broader aerospace supply chain and regional economies. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airbus-labor-dispute-prompts-potential-spanish-government-intervention ### 2026-08-31: Airbus workers in Spain vote to continue indefinite strike Airbus workers in Spain have voted to continue an indefinite strike, rejecting a proposal to pause industrial action despite company efforts to link wages to inflation and recover purchasing power. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airbus-workers-in-spain-suspend-strikes-to-facilitate-negotiations ### 2026-08-28: Airbus workers postpone strike vote following new wage proposal Airbus workers in Spain will vote Monday on whether to suspend an indefinite strike following a new wage proposal that links pay to inflation and offers a 7.6% increase by 2030. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airbus-workers-in-spain-postpone-strike-suspension-vote ### 2026-08-26: Airbus faces Spanish strikes amid 5.4 billion euro tanker deal Airbus faces production risks due to an indefinite strike in Spain affecting military aircraft programs, even as it secures 5.4 billion euros in new tanker orders for Spain and Poland. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airbus-faces-spanish-strikes-amid-54-billion-euro-tanker-deal ### 2026-08-26: Airbus workers in Spain launch indefinite strike over pay and conditions Airbus workers in Spain have begun an indefinite strike over wages and remote work conditions, affecting major aircraft production facilities and prompting warnings from both the company and the Spanish-gov. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boeing-and-airbus-face-major-labor-strikes ### 2026-08-24: Airbus Spain workers vote for indefinite strike Airbus Spain workers have voted to launch an indefinite strike starting August 25, rejecting management's offer of CPI-linked raises and restored teleworking due to insufficient detail and unresolved labor Demm 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airbus-spain-workers-vote-on-suspending-indefinite-strike ### 2026-08-21: Airbus Spain faces potential indefinite strike following new wage proposals Airbus Spain faces a potential indefinite strike starting August 25. Unions are attending new mediation to discuss wage increases linked to CPI and absenteeism management following a decisive worker vote on Aug 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airbus-spain-faces-potential-indefinite-strike-following-new-wage-proposals ### 2026-08-19: Airbus unions boycott mediation ahead of planned Spanish strikes Airbus unions UGT, CGT, and ÚTIL boycotted a mediation meeting, demanding better written proposals ahead of a planned strike in Spain starting August 24. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airbus-unions-boycott-mediation-ahead-of-planned-spanish-strikes ### 2026-07-30: Airbus Spain requests SIMA mediation to break labor deadlock after wage pact rejection Airbus Spain seeks SIMA mediation after nearly half its workforce rejected a wage‑increase pact, with unions warning of possible strike action. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airbus-spain-requests-sima-mediation-to-break-labor-deadlock-after-wage-pact-rejection ### 2026-07-24: Airbus Spain workers vote on pre‑agreement amid ongoing strike Airbus Spain’s 14 000‑strong workforce voted on a pre‑agreement offering a 12 % wage rise and other benefits; the closely split result leaves the strike’s future uncertain. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airbus-spain-workers-to-vote-on-preagreement-to-end-strike ### 2026-07-21: Spain's CGT union denounces labor violations at municipal firms Óbolo and Obimace CGT union in Spain has condemned unpaid wages at Óbolo and unsafe, outdated vehicles plus salary fraud at municipal firm Obimace, urging official action. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spains-cgt-union-denounces-labor-violations-at-municipal-firms-bolo-and-obimace ### 2026-07-20: Algesa labor dispute in Algeciras sparks union showdown CCOO demands priority hiring for Algesa part‑time workers in Algeciras, while USO accuses it of inconsistency over interim contracts, prompting protests and a union dispute. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algesa-labor-dispute-in-algeciras-sparks-union-showdown ### 2026-07-18: CCOO faces strike-rights dispute and fraud trial in Galicia CCOO protests Gadis's strike‑rights lawsuit in A Coruña while a former union official faces a fraud trial and a potential nine‑year prison term. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ccoo-faces-strike-rights-dispute-and-fraud-trial-in-galicia ### 2026-07-17: Airbus strike in Spain continues as unions reject company offer Spanish unions reject Airbus's offer, keep the July‑1 strike alive with >90% worker support, demanding higher wages and a new proposal. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airbus-strike-in-spain-continues-as-unions-reject-company-offer ### 2026-07-15: Airbus workers strike in Getafe as local government backs employees Airbus workers in Getafe, Spain, are striking over wages, tele‑work and conditions; the city mayor publicly backs them, urging the company to match growth with better labour terms. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airbus-workers-strike-in-getafe-as-local-government-backs-employees ### 2026-07-15: Andalusia and Extremadura confront unpaid public sector wages in Spain Spanish regions Andalusia and Extremadura face unpaid public‑sector wages, with unions CSIF and CCOO pushing legal and protest actions to recover €750 million and five months of salaries. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andalusia-and-extremadura-confront-unpaid-public-sector-wages-in-spain ### 2026-07-12: Airbus strike spreads across Spanish plants as unions join walkout Airbus strikes in Spain intensify as CCOO joins, halting the Sevilla plant (99.5% stoppage) and expanding pressure for higher wages and better conditions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airbus-strike-spreads-across-spanish-plants-as-unions-join-walkout ### 2026-07-07: Spain sees new labor protests over wages in Mallorca and Vigo UGT calls an indefinite strike over holiday pay in Sóller, while Dia supermarket workers protest wage rules in Vigo, highlighting rising wage disputes in Spain. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-sees-new-labor-protests-over-wages-in-mallorca-and-vigo ### 2026-06-25: Spanish union CCOO pushes for shorter construction shifts during heat wave Spain's CCOO union seeks shorter construction shifts in summer heat and joins May 1 protests demanding better wages, housing, and faster school air‑conditioning. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-union-ccoo-pushes-for-shorter-construction-shifts-during-heat-wave ### 2026-06-25: Supermarket labor disputes flare in Argentina and Spain Unions in Argentina and Spain accuse supermarkets of unfair labour practices: Makro faces a complaint over forced “bank of hours” sign‑ups, while A Coruña retailers seek negotiations after strike‑related unrest 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supermarket-labor-disputes-flare-in-argentina-and-spain ### 2026-06-22: Spanish unions CCOO and UGT dispute regional collective agreements in Sevilla and Guadalajara Spanish unions CCOO and UGT face off over wage‑equalisation in Sevilla’s logistics sector and a contested commerce pact in Guadalajara, with strikes planned and accusations of betrayal. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-unions-ccoo-and-ugt-dispute-regional-collective-agreements-in-sevilla-and-guadalajara ### 2026-06-19: Spain hit by retail and logistics strikes disrupting supermarkets Spain faces separate logistics and food‑retail strikes in Seville and A Coruña, causing supermarket shortages and protests over labour demands. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-hit-by-retail-and-logistics-strikes-disrupting-supermarkets ### 2026-06-16: Spain's labor cost hits 26‑year high in Q1 2026 Spain's Q1 2026 labor cost rose 4.9% to €3,278, the highest since 2000, with salaries up to €2,403.8, vacancies at a record 159,785, and notable regional and sectoral variations. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spains-labor-costs-and-wages-reach-26year-highs-in-q1-2026 ### 2026-06-09: Spain sees soaring labor costs and persistent gender pay gap Spain's labour costs jumped 5.3% YoY, unemployment hits 2.4 million, and men earn three times more than women in overtime, underscoring a deep gender pay gap. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-sees-soaring-labor-costs-and-persistent-gender-pay-gap ### 2026-06-08: Spain's UGT cancels road transport strike after early‑retirement agreement Spain's UGT union calls off the June 22 road‑transport strike after securing a written Ministry pledge to process early‑retirement files for professional drivers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spains-ugt-cancels-road-transport-strike-after-earlyretirement-agreement ### 2026-06-08: Spain faces logistics and transport workers strikes affecting thousands Spain sees simultaneous logistics and passenger‑transport strikes as CCOO unions protest low wage offers, affecting thousands of workers and disrupting services in Seville and Segovia. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-faces-logistics-and-transport-workers-strikes-affecting-thousands ### 2026-06-08: Spain's labor costs rise for 19 quarters as Seville logistics workers strike Spain's labor cost index shows a 5.3% rise in Q1 2026, marking 19 straight quarters of growth, while a twelve‑day logistics strike unfolds in Seville over wage talks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spains-labor-costs-rise-for-19-quarters-as-seville-logistics-workers-strike ### 2026-05-18: Spain's transport unions call road and rail strikes over driver pensions and safety Spain's transport unions plan road and rail strikes over driver early retirement and train safety concerns. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spains-transport-unions-call-road-and-rail-strikes-over-driver-pensions-and-safety --- Cite as: Airbus workers vote to suspend Spanish strike. 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