On April 8, Opel staff in Figueruelas, near Saragossa, validated the new collective agreement negotiated by the works council’s representatives and the site’s management. 65% followed the 3 unions (UGT, CCOO and Acumagme, which represents executives), who had asked them to sign the agreement (CGT and OSTA didn’t sign). The new collective agreement should improve the site’s chances of receiving the new European investment plan announced by the car manufacturer. The Pact, signed for 5 years, implies new efforts in terms of wage moderation and flexibility but guarantees employment. (Ref. 130233)
Content of the agreement. The employees accept a pay freeze for two years (2013 and 2014) with the perspective of a 1.25 CPI increase in 2015 and 1.5% in 2016 and 2017, depending on the profit made by GM Spain. They agreed to a 10% cut to bonuses and greater flexibility at work. One hour may be added to the last shift of the week. The management commits to maintain all jobs, all breaks in the production unit, as well as the night shift and yield-assessment system. New hires won’t be paid l
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