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Strike at Catalan supermarkets for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
Staff at Catalan supermarkets and self-service stores have been called to strike on two key holiday dates. UGT is demanding a 4% annual pay rise, linked to the IPC, and changes to working conditions.
UGT calls 24-hour strikes on 24 and 31 December
Supermarket and self-service store staff in Catalonia are being called to strike on two key holiday dates. UGT is demanding a 4% annual pay rise, linked to the IPC, and changes to working conditions.
Last-minute shopping for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve could coincide with a strike in Catalan supermarkets and self-service stores. FESMC UGT has called 24-hour stoppages for 24 and 31 December.
The call affects stores belonging to chains such as Sorli, Bon Preu, Condis and La Sirena, among others.
Pay rise and review linked to the IPC
The union is demanding a 4% annual pay increase and a yearly review clause linked to the IPC. According to UGT, the aim is to prevent price rises from eroding employees' purchasing power.
The organisation says that negotiations on the collective agreement have not progressed enough to secure improvements in pay and working conditions.
Working hours and job categories also in dispute
Demands include a real reduction in working hours and recognition and pay for multi-skilling. UGT is also calling for certain working conditions to be standardised across all regions.
Before the Christmas strikes, the union has announced a demonstration on 20 October at 11:00 am outside Foment de Treball to press for its proposals.