After more than 80 days of strike action, unions representing maritime fisheries inspectors have reached a historic agreement with the Government, securing major improvements to working conditions and pay. The agreement was signed by CCOO, UGT. CSIF and CIG while ELA initially held out but later also ended the strike. The inspectors had been demanding recognition of their special working hours, pay improvements, and the creation of a dedicated inspection scale. The Government has now committed to begin negotiations on these points, including a new job classification structure, revised working time instructions, and early retirement provisions in recognition of the physical demands of the role.
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