Thursday September 22. The vote comes as strikes continue at. This week, workers at the UK's largest shipping port also began their strike, with walkouts on railways, the post office and barristers also happening this week. Anyone who works for the airport infrastructure governing body AENA or the airport management public-sector run Enaire will be called to strike. Sign in, Don't have an account? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. People travelling to Spain during the autumn and winter period could be disrupted by the large-scale walkouts. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Read more: Airport security rules on liquids in hand luggage that could see holidaymakers caught out. READ MORE: easyJet pilots strike in Spain . Car park staff, bag handlers, security, IT, retail and catering staff have all voted to join the industrial action, Get the latest North East What's On news delivered straight to your inbox - sign up for free email updates. When are the Spain airport strikes? Nature's colours are calling us! By Signing up you are agreeing with our Terms and Privacy Policy. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Additionally, the unions want to see AENA create a further 450 jobs and Enaire another 250, on top of those employees taken on to replace outgoing staff. 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The UGT says it is 'confident' strike action will be avoided by successful negotiations ahead of the dates. 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The Ryanair strikes began on August 8 and will last until January 7 next year. Sign up, Already have a thinkSPAIN account? Meanwhile, the December dates include five days from December 26-30, designed to cause maximum disruption over Christmas and New Year. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. The planned strike dates in September dates are the 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, and 29th. Anyone flying to or from the country, particularly on strike days, should keep monitoring their flight for possible travel updates. (AFP via Getty Images) Travel chaos is set to extend beyond the summer as airport staff in Spain intend to strike for 25 days between September and December in protest over pay and working. Monday December 26. Workers in the USO (Unin Sindical Obrera) and SITCPLA (Sindicato Independiente de Tripulantes de Cabina de Pasajeros de Lneas Areas) unions have been taking part in 24-hour stoppages every Monday to Thursday. Industrial action is scheduled for five days in September, seven in October, two in November and 11 in December. Ryanair expects that these latest threatened strikes, which involve only a handful of our Spanish cabin crew, will have zero impact on our Spanish flights or schedules in August or September.". Staff will down tools for 24 hours on September 15, 17, 22, 24 and 29, then on October 1, 6, 11, 15, 27, 30 and 31. The largest wooden ocean-going sailing ship in the world - the Gtheborg of Sweden - moored up in Barcelona on Thursday morning. If their intended flight is cancelled, passengers are entitled to a full refund or replacement flight. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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Sign up, Cookies help us deliver our services. So far, the only confirmed dates for 24-hour walkouts are: Thursday September 15. Elsewhere, travellers have been warned to make sure that everything is in order ahead of their holidays. Of the 25 strike days, only 10 of those have been confirmed, with more set to be added. Workers of three Spanish unions - the Comisiones Obreras (CCOO), the Union Sindical Obrera (USO) and the Union General de Trabajadores (UGT) - will walk out in disputes over pay and working conditions. Strikes will continue on November 3 and 5 and on December 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 and from December 26 to 30 inclusive, affecting Christmas travel. Passengers travelling are reminded to keep an eye on travel updates as flight cancellations could be a possibility. Read more: Baggage handler warns some suitcases are more likely to be 'tossed' around the airport. Looking for the Professionals/Advertiser Login. This could affect anyone jetting off to get some winter sun over the Christmas period. Workers, protesting against conditions and low pay, are planning 24-hour stoppages on 25 days between September and December. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Spain travel warning as airport workers vote to strike on 25 days between September and December. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Three major unions USO, the CCOO (Labourers' Commissions) and UGT (General Workers' Union) have filed notice of industrial action with the Commission for Interpretation, Surveillance, Conciliation and Arbitration (CIVCA), a body set up to mediate between employees and airport authorities and which comprises five AENA representatives and five union spokespersons. Of the 25 strike days, only 10 of those have been confirmed, with more set to be added across the final three months of the year. "In July alone Ryanair operated over 3,000 daily flights and carried a record 16.8m passengers many of them to/from Spain. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. John Torode visited the Northumberland fortress and cooked overlooking Holy Island and the Farnes. Additionally, Ryanair cabin crew are into their second month of strikes, which sees 24-hour stoppages every Monday to Thursday, although the airline does not anticipate much disruption to its services. Saturday September 24. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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As a result, car park staff, baggage handlers, security, IT, retail and catering staff have all voted to walk out. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. While domestic strikes have been curtailed following the Queens death, industrial action in Spanish airports looks set to go ahead as planned from tomorrow, Get the latest North East What's On news delivered straight to your inbox - sign up for free email updates. The unions voted for 25 days of strikes over the course of 2022s conclusion, with five in September, seven in October, two in November and 11 in December. A GENERAL strike across 25 of Spain's airports will run for 25 days from September 15 as workers protest ofer job conditions and pay a move that is independent of the current industrial action at Barcelona's El Prat security gates. 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The CCOO, USO and UGT say AENA's 'extraordinarily good' financial results have not been passed onto staff who, with inflation and higher taxes over the past few years, have lost up to 8% of their spending power as their salaries have not moved. Compensation could also be claimed if the cancellation is the airlines fault, although the amount will vary depending on when the flight was cancelled, the flights journey time and the departure/arrival times of the rescheduled flight. 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Should an agreement between the unions and airport operator not be reached, delays and cancellations could be expected over the coming months. The summer of travel chaos is set to continue with staff in airports across Spain voting in favour of strike action. Tomorrow will be the first of five strike days in September. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. If your flight is cancelled, follow our advice on what you should do and what your rights are. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. The first day of strike action by airport staff in Spain is due to take place tomorrow, on Thursday September 15. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. The planned strike dates in September dates are the . Workers of three Spanish unions - the Comisiones Obreras. A GENERAL strike across 25 of Spain's airports will run for 25 days from September 15 as workers protest ofer job conditions and pay - a move that is independent of the current industrial action at Barcelona's El Prat security gates. The September dates are 15, 17, 22, 24, and 29. The strikes will be joined by workers across the board car park staff, firefighters, luggage-belt operators, electricians, retail and catering, security, IT and control tower maintenance. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. This is possibly the best time of year to dust off those hiking boots and get outside to enjoy the idyllic landscapes on offer. Tuesday December 27. Spain's three main workers unions - USO, CCOO and UGT - are in dispute with airport operator AENA. Saturday September 17. Those employed in security, catering, IT and retail, as well as car-park staff and baggage handlers, will participate. Airport workers have voted to strike on five days in September, seven in October, two in November and 11 in December. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. John Torode visited the Northumberland fortress and cooked overlooking Holy Island and the Farnes. Spains three main workers' unions USO, CCOO and UGT are in dispute with airport operator AENA. A spokesperson told ChronicleLive: "These two tiny unions who represent only a handful of our Spanish cabin crew have held a number of poorly supported 'strikes' in June and July which have had little or no impact on Ryanairs flights to or from Spain. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. Tomorrow will be the first of five strike days in September. Don't have an account? 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