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Spain Proposes Shorter Workweek to Boost Worker Satisfaction

5/7/2025

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Spain's government has approved a bill to shorten the workweek from 40 to 37.5 hours, impacting 12.5 million private-sector workers.
Labor Minister Yolanda Díaz emphasized that the change seeks to enhance productivity and worker satisfaction.
The bill requires parliamentary support from opposition parties to pass successfully.
Major unions back the initiative, while business associations raise concerns about potential effects on small businesses.

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Story summary

Spain's government has approved a bill to shorten the workweek from 40 to 37.5 hours, impacting 12.5 million private-sector workers.
Labor Minister Yolanda Díaz emphasized that the change seeks to enhance productivity and worker satisfaction.
The bill requires parliamentary support from opposition parties to pass successfully.
Major unions back the initiative, while business associations raise concerns about potential effects on small businesses.