On 26 February, Spanish Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz, alongside the CCOO and UGT trade unions and the National LGBTQ+ Federation, ratified a model framework agreement for businesses. This protocol aims to guarantee respect, inclusion, and protection for transgender employees, providing support before, during, and after their transition.
“What we are signing today is more than a protocol; it represents the country we want—a diverse Spain rooted in solidarity,” stated Díaz, describing the document as a “groundbreaking” tool for achieving “genuine equality”.
Collective bargaining as a driver for inclusion
The agreement coincides with the second anniversary of Law 4/2023 (28 February 2023) regarding the effective equality of transgender individuals and the protection of LGBTI+ rights. Article 15.1 of this legislation mandates that e
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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.