Spain - Pharmacy workers protest over stalled agreement - August 31, 2026

Pharmacy workers joined a protest outside the headquarters of the employers’ organisation FEFE in Madrid on 23 July. The action formed part of a campaign organised by CCOO, FEFANE, UGT and CIG to restart negotiations on the 26th national collective agreement for community pharmacies. Negotiations had begun in September 2024 but had failed to produce an agreement. A mediation process through the Interconfederal Mediation and Arbitration Service ended without agreement on 30 June. The unions accused FEFE of making restrictive proposals on wages, working time and compensation during sick leave.

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