The employers' representation presented a "global agreement" proposal that the unions consider unacceptable. Regarding salaries, they propose increases that do not guarantee the recovery of purchasing power, which is particularly serious given an inflation rate of around 3.5% and the intention to waive the pending 2% update from the previous agreement.
CCOO and UGT also reject the proposal on productivity, which could lead to a worsening of bonuses, and the plan for part-time permanent discontinuous contracts, which they believe "advances towards a model of greater precariousness." In light of this situation, assemblies will be held to inform the workforces and decide on the next steps.
These increases do not guarantee the recovery of purchasing power. It is particularly serious that, with an inflation rate of around 3.5% in these months, the employers defend mechanisms that do not ensure a real and sufficient review to protect wages against the rising cost of living.
We also categorically reject their approach to productivity, which aims to reorganize and recalculate bonuses without clear guarantees, opening the door to worsening a central element of remuneration in many companies.
Advancing towards a model of greater precariousness and instability, instead of betting on stable employment with rights.
If the assemblies reject the proposal, strike action would be called for June 25, July 15, and July 16 in the footwear sector. The unions reiterate their willingness to reach an agreement but will not accept an agreement that consolidates insufficient salaries, weakens productivity negotiations, increases precarious employment, or fails to guarantee rights for discriminated groups.
The sector needs an agreement that guarantees dignified conditions, stability, and a future.
