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Spanish railway worker strikes

Overview

The SEMAF union initiated strikes in Spain, leading to significant service disruptions. In early November, the operator OUIGO cancelled all scheduled train services for November 2 after a court ruling provisionally overturned a government mandate intended to ensure minimum service levels. While OUIGO reached an agreement with SEMAF to cancel strikes for several dates in November and December, the union maintained its strike threats for other dates. Following a meeting with Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo that failed to resolve grievances, SEMAF called for solo strikes across eight different operators, including Renfe, Iryo, and several others. The union’s actions are driven by allegations of breaches in collective bargaining agreements concerning worker fatigue, excessive shifts, and work-life balance. Recent negotiations with First Vice President and Minister of Transport Carlos Cuerpo yielded no progress, leading SEMAF to proceed with planned strikes at Renfe on November 10 and 12. The union described the meeting as a “first contact” session where no advancements were made regarding demands for improved railway safety and working conditions. A broader general strike is scheduled for November 17, involving 24-hour strikes at Adif and Renfe organized by several unions, including CCOO, UGT, CGT, SF, and the Sindicato de Circulación Ferroviario (SCF). The SCF has specifically called for 24-hour strikes at Adif on November 17 and 19, citing staff shortages and the need for updated technical safety instructions. Unions continue to demand increased staffing in control centers and a review of technical instructions to prevent fatigue following a fatal accident in Urda. In response to the upcoming Renfe strikes on November 10 and 12, the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has established minimum service levels. High-speed and long-distance trains will operate at 72%, medium-distance services at an average of 65%, and freight services at 20%.

Entities

OUIGO · Spain · Semaf · Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility · Renfe

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Spain: Minimum services set for Renfe strike on November 10 and 12

    Spain has set minimum service levels for the Renfe strike on November 10 and 12, with high-speed trains at 72% and commuter services reaching 75% during peak hours.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 21 sources
    Spain railway strikes: Semaf maintains Renfe walkouts after failed talks

    Spanish railway unions maintain strikes at Renfe for November 10 and 12, and have called for a general strike on November 17 following failed negotiations with the Ministry of Transport.

  3. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    OUIGO cancels all Spanish trains for November 2 due to strike

    OUIGO has cancelled all train services in Spain for November 2 following a court ruling that nullified minimum service requirements during a SEMAF union strike, affecting 20,000 travelers.

Sources

20minutos.es · ariadna.elmundo.es · cantabriadiario.com · capital.es · diariodeibiza.es · diariodejerez.es · diariodeleon.es · diariodetorrejon.es · drvnoticias.com · elindependiente.com · granadahoy.com · lacerca.com · lacronicabadajoz.com · laopinioncoruna.es · larazon.es · laregion.es · merca2.es · moncloa.com · murcianoticias.es · noticiasdeNavarra.com · noticiastrabajo.es · ocio.farodevigo.es · que.es · retodiario.com · theobjective.com · uruguayaldia.com.uy · yucatan.com.mx

This summary has been updated 5 times: see revision history