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European Union

Spanish unions reject budget adjustment demanded by EU

Spain's two biggest unions said on Thursday that they "firmly opposed" measures demanded by Brussels to reduce the public deficit and demanded a hike in the minimum wage.

Transport

Spanish train drivers call strikes for September

Train drivers from the national operator, Renfe, have announced that they will stage a series of 24-hour strikes across Spain in September.

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Spain minimum wage too low: Council of Europe

The Spanish minimum wage of €648.60 ($730) a month is not sufficient to ensure a decent standard of living, the Council of Europe has said in a new report.

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Spanish unions slam minimum wage freeze

The Spanish government is expected today to freeze the minimum wage in Spain at €645.30 ($890) per month, one of the lowest levels in western Europe, despite strong opposition from leading unions.