Spain: historical agreement on minimum service for the September 29 general strike

Eight-hour long talks led to an agreement which unions qualified of “complex” which both secures the right to strike and citizens’ mobility.  The text sets out that 25% of suburban trains will be running – 30% during rush hour.  20% of long-distance trains will run between Madrid, Malaga, Seville and Barcelona.  Regarding air traffic, 50% of flights will run between the peninsula and the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands and the Ceuta and Melilla enclaves (northern Africa).  10% of national flights will run between 9 cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Bilbao, Valencia, Malaga, Oviedo, Alicante and Santiago de Compostela.  Regarding international flights, 20% of connections with European capitals plus Zurich, Milan and Frankfurt will be covered.  40% of the remaining international flights will run.
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Ceuta and Melilla enclaves (northern Africa). 10% of national flights will run between 9 cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Bilbao, Valencia, Malaga, Oviedo, Alicante and Santiago de Compostela. Regarding international flights, 20% of connections with European capitals plus Zurich, Milan and Frankfurt will be covered. 40% of the remaining international flights will run.

A historical agreement. It’s the first time the trade unions and the government have reached an agreement on the issue.

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