The FeSP-UGT federation and the public sector unions restated their calls for urgent negotiations over the pay and conditions of public sector workers. The CCOO union organised a demonstration outside parliament on 14 July while the FeSP-UGT is planning mobilisations in September. Key demands include an end to the replacement rate that restricts recruitment, boosting recruitment to tackle the ageing of the workforce, a basic working week of 35 hours, full development of equality plans, and action on health and safety and pensions.
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