Airbus employees in Spain have approved the company’s labour proposal in a referendum, clearing the way to close a dispute that had disrupted industrial relations at its Spanish sites and suspended strike action. The vote followed months of negotiations over pay, working conditions and telework at Airbus facilities linked to key programmes in Spain.
The agreement was backed by 10,269 workers, with 2,710 against and 399 abstentions, out of a turnout of roughly 13,500 to 14,000 employees. It covers salary recovery tied to real consumer price inflation, a total gain in purchasing power of 7.95% over four years, a one-off gross payment of 2,000 euros and the retention of current telework arrangements.
The dispute began with strike action in July and later moved into a suspended phase while workers voted on the latest proposal. The settlement was reached with mediation involving Spain’s Ministry of Industry and Turismo, reflecting the sensitivity of the conflict for the country’s aerospace sector.
The outcome removes a labour risk for Airbus plants in Spain, where stability has been important for production continuity and workforce relations across several sites.