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YouTuber sues Google Spain for alleged wrongful dismissal![img](/img/external-link.svg)
A Spanish YouTuber is suing Google Spain, a unit of Alphabet Inc, for wrongful dismissal. The case could set a precedent for content creators' labour rights, Spanish union UGT said. The lawsuit seeks to demonstrate an employment relationship between Jota and YouTube.
H&M shop workers in Spain call off July strikes after...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Around 4,000 shop assistants staged walk-outs on June 20, 24 and 26. The CCOO and UGT unions had extended the protests to July 1 and July 8. H&M had initially agreed to pay an extra 1,000 euros ($1,091) to shop assistants.
H&M shop workers in Spain call off July strikes after pay deal![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Unions representing shop workers at Swedish fashion retailer H&M in Spain have called off further strikes in July. Around 4,000 shop assistants staged walk-outs on June 20, 24 and 26 to demand better salaries. The CCOO and UGT unions extended the protests to July 1 and July 8.
H&M shopworkers in Spain extend strike for two days early July![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Shop assistants at Swedish fashion retailer H&M in Spain extended a three-day strike planned in late June to demand pay raises. The strikes, called by the CCOO and UGT trade unions, were scheduled for June 20, 22 and 26. Workers have now decided to walk out on July 1 and 8 as well, in the middle of H &M's summer sales season.
H&M shopworkers in Spain extend strike for two days...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Shop assistants at Swedish fashion retailer H&M in Spain extended a three-day strike planned in late June to demand pay raises. The strikes, called by the CCOO and UGT trade unions, were scheduled for June 20, 22 and 26. Workers have now decided to walk out on July 1 and 8 as well, in the middle of the summer sales season.
H&M workers in Spain protest, call strikes to demand...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Dozens of H&M shop workers protest outside one of the fast fashion giant's stores in central Madrid. Around 4,000 shop assistants also plan to go on strike, called by the two largest Spanish trade unions CCOO and UGT, on June 22 and June 26. The workers say they failed to reach a wage agreement with management.
Spain's unions back government public pension reform![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Spain's left-wing government won the backing of unions to reform the nation's public pension system. In stark contrast with neighboring France, where plans to raise the retirement age have led to waves of strikes and mass protests. Leaders of Spain's two main labor unions, UGT and CC.OO., appeared alongside Minister of Social Security José Luis Escrivá in Madrid to christen the plan.
Zara owner Inditex's 20% Spanish staff pay hike hits shares![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Inditex shares fell by as much as 4.7% on Friday after the news. Spain's two largest unions, CCOO and UGT, announced the pay increase late on Thursday. Inditex owns eight brands including Massimo Dutti, Pull & Bear and Bershka.
Zara owner Inditex agrees to 20% pay rise in Spain...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Union groups say Inditex also agreed to continue increasing salaries in line with inflation over the next three years. The salary increases reached as much as 40% in the areas of Spain that were the least well paid, UGT said. Spain has been grappling with strong inflation in recent months.