legendary general engineslater called Opel-PSA and now stellantis, Today was a pivotal day in a five-year collective bargaining process that speaks to more than wage talks. At stake is the future of the region’s largest industry in Aragon, set against a backdrop of global upheaval as the automotive world shifts toward electric mobility. If the unions that view the latest offer favorably approve the deal, Figueruelas could enjoy a stable and promising outlook that extends well beyond 2030, shaping regional employment and investment for years to come. (Source: internal negotiations)
The management of the plant presented its final offer to the unions today, marking an end to a negotiation conducted with an emphasis on respect and collaboration after a decade of more distant dialogue. The closing session held a surprising tone, revealing a plan that goes beyond the core request of the works council. In practical terms, the proposal signals the multinational’s commitment to ensuring long-term viability for Aragon’s flagship plant after 2027 by deploying at least one of the STLA platforms that will support the assembly of Stellantis’ electric vehicles starting in 2027. This step aligns with the company’s broader strategy to anchor high-capacity manufacturing in the region while accelerating the transition to electrification. (Source: company briefing)
The package includes meaningful wage provisions, including a 5% increase by 2023, a fixed 400-euro payment, and a group-wide benefit equal to Zaragoza’s level, with half disbursed in 2023 to Figueruelas workers. An additional 1,000 euros is offered to each employee upon signing a new contract. The proposed annual salary adjustments for 2024 through 2027 will reflect the Consumer Price Index as of December 31 of the previous year, ensuring compensation tracks inflation in a predictable manner. (Source: official release)
Management also commits to converting 350 temporary roles into permanent positions. Of these, 172 were previously classified under flexible contract arrangements. The remaining temporary workers, who currently work between 66% and 75% of full-time hours, will transition to full-time status. This shift aims to stabilize the workforce and reduce job insecurity as the plant scales up its electrification program. (Source: corporate note)
While a preliminary agreement has not yet been formalized pending a response from the works council, early indicators point to broad support from the major unions. UGT’s factory leader, speaking about the consensus principle, expressed a positive view of the deal, noting that the company has addressed nearly all of UGT’s demands and even improved several provisions. The sentiment suggests that the proposal has a good chance of securing approval from the union ranks, laying the groundwork for a stable path forward for the factory and its employees. (Source: interview)