Airbus Spain Strike Vote Ends
Airbus workers in Spain participated in a referendum on the preliminary deal reached with unions on September 4, with 87 % of the workforce casting votes. Of those, 20.26 % opposed the proposal and 2.98 % abstained, while the remaining majority approved the agreement, allowing the company to end the months‑long intermittent strike that began in July.
The approved agreement includes several measures aimed at restoring lost purchasing power: inflation‑linked wage increases, a specific provision to recover purchasing‑power erosion, greater flexibility in holiday arrangements, and a reinstatement of the option to work remotely for up to 40 % of the time. Airbus stated that the result enables it to “maintain a solid and competitive position in Spain,” but also acknowledged that the proportion of votes against the proposal indicates there is “much to do to satisfy the expectations” of the entire workforce.
The strike, which started in July, was triggered by employee concerns over pay rises that lagged behind inflation, stricter attendance monitoring, and new requirements for office staff to spend more time on‑site. The resolution of the dispute is expected to restore normal operations at Airbus facilities in Spain.