US EditionSpain Advances Workweek Reduction Bill to Parliament
- On May 6, 2025, Spain moved forward with legislation to shorten the standard workweek in the private sector from 40 hours to 37.5 hours.
- The bill, proposed by the hard-left party Sumar, aims to modernize labor but must pass parliament where the coalition lacks a clear majority.
- The measure would benefit 12.5 million workers, mainly in retail, manufacturing, hospitality, and construction, and already applies to civil servants.
- Labor Minister Yolanda Díaz stated that the government is updating labor practices to improve worker satisfaction, with the goal of boosting productivity and lowering absenteeism.
- Trade unions support the bill, while business groups and the Catalan party Junts warn of negative effects on small firms and the self-employed, making parliamentary approval uncertain.
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