In the midst of ongoing labor actions, associations including INTERNSHIP, UGT, CSIF, and CC OO have pressed claims even as a general election looms. The group notes continued repression and strike measures, urging Head of Government Pedro Sánchez to step in and compel ministers to negotiate with the strike committee to reach a settlement.
The strike committee published a statement indicating that the crisis cannot be resolved while a government remains inactive, asserting that the current administration continues to act with full authority and will not be replaced until after the election results on July 23. The message emphasizes the urgency of timely action to address the grievances that persist despite the political calendar.
45,000 workers
The unions insist that the Ministry of Justice must not use the election timetable as a cover to evade accountability for 45,000 public servants and Spanish citizens. They frame the issue as a matter of social justice and administrative responsibility.
Key demands include a monthly salary increase of up to 430 euros for 45,000 civil servants, aligned with the agreements reached with the Justice Administration Lawyers, as well as with judges and prosecutors. The goal is to ensure fair compensation that reflects the essential work carried out by these professionals.
Another central request is the suspension and renegotiation of the Law on Organizational Efficiency, which proponents say will be foregrounded by the general election announcements. By pausing this law, the unions seek to create room for constructive dialogue rather than hurried, election-driven decisions.
The strike committee has already sent two formal letters to the president and the second vice president, calling for direct intervention. The messages stress the need for executive involvement to move negotiations forward and to avoid any delay that could worsen the impact on services and citizens.
Earlier this week, nearly one hundred people gathered outside the PSOE headquarters on Madrid’s Ferraz Street. They chanted messages urging politicians to listen, act, and resolve the dispute before the voting cycles intensify — a public reminder that workers expect timely, accountable governance that responds to their needs.