The Spanish Government is reinvigorating negotiations with labor unions to implement a 35-hour workweek in the General State Administration (AGE), reducing the current workweek from 37.5 hours. The intention is to finalize the approval of this measure by March, following a pause in negotiations due to elections in Castilla y León. To facilitate this, officials from the Public Function department have scheduled technical meetings with unions such as CC OO, UGT, and CSIF to discuss the specifics of the new workweek and the broader public employment offer for 2026.

During the upcoming meetings, discussions will focus on the terms and conditions needed for the transition to the 35-hour workweek, which is anticipated to benefit both employees and the efficiency of the administration. The unions are expected to negotiate topics such as workload distribution, employee welfare, and how these changes will be implemented across various government departments. The scheduled negotiations are part of a broader trend in Spain towards improving work-life balance and enhancing worker rights.

By aiming for approval in March, the government appears committed to swiftly advancing this policy, reflecting its priorities in labor reform amid ongoing discussions about employment practices in Spain. This move could have lasting implications for public sector workers and set a precedent for future labor reforms across other sectors in the country.