Spain moves towards 37.5 hours per week
The Spanish government has launched negotiations with the social partners to reduce weekly hours in two steps.
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Spain - Minimum wages increase more than inflation
In Spain, the two confederations CCOO and UGT have negotiated an increase in minimum wages that go above inflation and help millions of workers make ends meet.
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Highly unionised workers enjoy more free time
Workers in countries with high union densities work shorter hours according to documentation from the ETUC.
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Inflation December 2023
The EU annual inflation was 3.4% in December 2023, up from 3.1% in November. A year earlier, the rate was 10.4%.
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Italy - Working time reduction in Lamborghini
Major car maker Lamborghini introduces 4-day week for production workers without pay cuts.
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Thyssenkrupp - conflict over working time
Trade unions in Spain find that thyssenkrupp does not respect EU labour law regarding working time during travelling.
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