Actors and actresses working for the National Institute of Performing Arts and Music (Inaem), under Spain's Ministry of Culture, have raised concerns about receiving their salaries for December. The delay reportedly affects around thirty performers, according to the Actors and Actresses Union (UAA), which states that issues of timely payment have persisted for over a decade, regardless of the political party in power. In a public letter, they expressed that such delays are an absolute disrespect for the acting profession.

The UAA claims that these payroll issues are not isolated incidents but rather ongoing problems affecting the integrity of payments due to actors for their work in productions sponsored by the government. The union argues that this situation cultivates instability and insecurity within the artistic community, which relies heavily on timely remuneration to sustain their livelihoods. Their letter emphasizes how these continuous payment problems showcase a disregard for the dedication and efforts of artists across political lines.

As the Ministry of Culture assures that payments will be processed in the upcoming week, actors continue to express their discontent, fearing that such promises may not be fulfilled. This situation calls for more significant reforms in the way that payroll is handled for cultural workers, with the union advocating for better treatment and respect for artists, highlighting that the issue transcends any current legislative hurdles and requires immediate attention.