Petrol station strike called off in Spain after workers and bosses reach a deal
Good news for Spain's May bank holiday drivers following a last-minute agreement on pay and conditions
Drivers planning to hit the open road on the May bank holiday weekend can breathe a little easier as the petrol station strikes planned for April 30 and May 3 have been called off.
The unions and employers reached a preliminary agreement in collective bargaining negotiations, with unions describing it as a deal that "unblocks the conflict."
The agreement, reached through Spain's Interconfederal Mediation and Arbitration Service, covers a three-year period and includes a total pay increase of 6.4%, broken down as 3.4% in 2025, 2% in 2026 and 1% in 2027, all backdated to January 1 of each respective year.
There's also a built-in safety net for workers, with a clause guaranteeing that pay in 2026 and 2027 will be reviewed against the actual Consumer Price Index, with rises of up to 6% possible annually if inflation demands it, and crucially, no possibility of wages being revised downward.
Working hours will also be reduced across the full duration of the agreement.
On top of the pay figures, a number of additional benefits are being improved. The holiday bonus will increase by €2 from 2026, the distance allowance will reach €0.13 by 2027, the currency shortage allowance will rise to €667 annually in 2026 and 2027, and the cleaning bonus will have a guaranteed minimum of €30.
The deal also brings improvements to early retirement rules, allowing workers to access retirement up to a month before the standard age, and strengthens job protections by requiring that employees are given a formal hearing of up to five working days before any dismissal can take place.
Unions called it "a resounding step forward" that demonstrates how combining negotiation with the threat of industrial action can deliver real results for workers. The two sides have committed to finalising the full written agreement within 30 days.
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The Montessori British School in Murcia offers the highest quality education for your children based on the UK curriculum, combined with the world-famous and highly sought-after Montessori methodology of teaching.
What is Montessori?
The Montessori method departs from traditional teaching practices by placing the child’s interests, capacity to choose and natural abilities at the heart of the learning environment, rather than focusing on fitting all students into rigid, one-size-fits-all boxes.It is so popular with parents because it recognises their children as individuals and nurtures their natural curiosity in a collaborative way.
“CHARACTER CANNOT BE TAUGHT, AS IT COMES FROM EXPERIENCE, NOT FROM EXPLANATION.”
– Maria Montessori
Why Montessori British School Murcia has the best of both worlds
The Montessori British School based in Central Murcia expounds this unique and revolutionary teaching method in all its classes and extracurricular activities, while at the same time giving students a firm grounding in the UK educational system.At the Montessori British School, your children can get the best of traditional Montessori British schooling with all the advantages of the blended classroom.
The teaching syllabus at Montessori British School champions the UK National Curriculum with 20% Spanish subjects, combined with Montessori’s learner-centered approach. Students are prepared for UK official exams, International GCSE and A-Levels.
All class sizes are kept small to maximise learning opportunities, and are delivered by experienced, qualified English-speaking and bilingual teachers to students from all over the world.
- Primary School: 5-11 years old
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The Montessori British School Murcia has a comprehensive range of assets to assist student learning:
- Excellent sports facilities
- Science labs
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- Extracurricular activities in Maths, English and Science
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