The agreement signed on 20 December by Spanish labour minister Yolanda Díaz and representatives of the CCOO and UGT unions provides for a reduction in the working week from the current 40 hours to 37.5 hours without any reduction in pay. The employers' organisations have refused to sign up to the text. It is due to be submitted shortly to the Council of Ministers for approval, before being put to a vote in parliament.
By agreeing on 20 December to reduce working time to 37.5 hours a week, the signatories’ aim is to have the provision included in all agreements and collective bargaining agreements so as to ensure that it comes into force for all employees on 31 December 2025.
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Cécile Thibaud
Correspondent in Spain
As Madrid correspondent for mind RH since 2021, I cover news developments in Spain's world of work, focusing on legal developments and collective bargaining, particularly around work-life balance, equality and inclusion policies, which have been hot topics in the country in recent years.