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Valorian proposes pay rises of up to 18% in department-store agreement
Valorian has proposed pay rises of up to 18% over three years in negotiations for a new agreement covering Spain’s department-store sector.
The union, which is the largest at El Corte Inglés, proposes increases of 7% in the first year, 5.5% in the second and 5% in the third.
It says the proposal would ensure the largest job group earns more than €21,000 gross a year.
The union also wants a 37.5-hour working week and more time off, including 12 weekends free of work each year and an increase in annual vacation from 31 to 35 days.
It proposes that Sunday and holiday work be voluntary, with payments of €60 to €100 for each day worked, as well as extra pay linked to productivity.
The proposals aim to make department-store jobs more attractive to workers and help employers recruit and retain staff.
Negotiations are expected to begin after union elections on November 20, with the bargaining table expected to be set up between December and January.
Valorian has proposed pay rises of up to 18% over three years in the next department-store collective agreement.
Its proposed annual increases are 7% in the first year, 5.5% in the second and 5% in the third.
The union also wants a 37.5-hour working week, more annual leave and compensation of €60 to €100 for working Sundays or public holidays.
Valorian says better pay and working conditions would help department stores attract and retain staff.
Negotiations are expected to begin after union elections on 20 November, with the negotiating table expected to form between December and January.
- Who
- Valorian, the majority union at El Corte Inglés, made the proposal.
- What
- It proposed pay rises of up to 18% over three years, alongside changes to working hours, leave and Sunday and holiday work.
- When
- The proposal was reported on 13 October 2026. Union elections are due on 20 November.
- Where
- Spain’s department-store sector.
- Why
- Valorian says improved pay and working conditions would help the sector attract and retain workers.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Fetico put forward a proposal for a 16% pay rise over three years.
Valorian presented its proposed pay rises and other changes for the next department-store agreement.
Union elections are due to determine the relative weight of each union.
Sources consulted by 20minutos estimated that the negotiating table would be formed during this period.
- Proposed total pay rise
- Up to 18% over three years
- Annual proposed increases
- 7% in year one, 5.5% in year two and 5% in year three
- Proposed working week
- 37.5 hours, plus rest breaks
- Annual leave proposal
- Increase from 31 to 35 days
- Sunday or public-holiday compensation
- €60 to €100 per shift
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What people are saying
If this sector is not attractive compared with others, both in salaries and working hours, they will directly have difficulties recruiting.
It is not a matter of demanding for the sake of demanding, but we want to build a sector where companies can attract and retain talent and where workers can have a life plan.