The Spanish union UGT and the works council call on October 28, 2022 and November 7 and 11, 2022 the employees of the state railway company Renfe to strike. If no further reaction is received, the work stoppages will continue.
Initially, a strike is to take place on October 28, 2022 from midnight to 23 p.m. On November 00, 7, work will be suspended between 2022:6 a.m. and 00:9 a.m. and from 00:18 p.m. to 00:20 p.m. The same also applies to November 00, 11.
The union regrets that there will be massive restrictions on passengers during the industrial action. At the same time, it emphasizes that management and the government "need to respond to the apparent shortage of staff in all areas and groups". Better working conditions and more permanent contracts are being demanded. At Renfe, many employees are hired on fixed-term contracts. They are also asking for higher wages for employees.
Local public transport can currently be used free of charge. The Spanish government introduced this as a measure against inflation. For the time being, this is limited to the end of 2022. No decision has yet been made about a possible extension. At the same time, additional employees were temporarily hired for this period. The union demands that these be transferred to permanent employment.