Unions and Collective Agreements in Spain
Asking about the union, your collective agreement and your rights at work in Spain.
In Spain most jobs fall under a 'convenio colectivo' that sets pay, holidays, overtime and seniority bonuses whether or not you join a union. Joining is voluntary and confidential, and larger workplaces have a union rep and a 'comité de empresa'. These cards follow a new warehouse worker who checks his payslip, talks to the union rep and hears about a possible strike.
- 1
¿Aquí hay algún sindicato?
Is there a union here?
- 2
¿Es obligatorio afiliarse?
Is it compulsory to join?
- 3
¿Qué convenio colectivo nos aplica?
Which collective agreement covers us?
- 4
¿Cuánto es la cuota?
How much is the membership fee?
- 5
¿Quién es el delegado sindical?
Who's the union rep?
- 6
¿Las horas extra se pagan aquí?
Is overtime paid here?
- 7
Según el convenio, tenemos treinta días de vacaciones, ¿no?
According to the agreement we get thirty days' holiday, right?
- 8
Mi nómina no cuadra con el convenio.
My payslip doesn't match the agreement.
- 9
Quería hablar contigo en confianza.
I wanted to talk to you in confidence.
- 10
¿Me pueden cambiar el turno sin avisarme?
Can they change my shift without telling me?
- 11
Va a haber huelga el día quince.
There's going to be a strike on the fifteenth.
- 12
¿Vas a secundar la huelga?
Are you going to join the strike?
- 13
El convenio vence a final de año.
The agreement runs out at the end of the year.
- 14
Están negociando una subida salarial.
They're negotiating a pay rise.
- 15
¿La empresa se entera si me afilio?
Does the company find out if I join?
- 16
Eso no puede ser legal.
That can't be legal.
- 17
Quiero saber cuáles son mis derechos.
I want to know what my rights are.
- 18
El comité de empresa se reúne los lunes.
The works council meets on Mondays.
- 19
Llevo más de un año aquí, ¿cuenta la antigüedad?
I've been here over a year, does seniority count?
- 20
Me lo pienso y te digo algo.
I'll think it over and let you know.