Amazon Workers in Spain Strike for Better Wages and Benefits
On March 6, 2026, Amazon workers in Spain conducted walkouts at the RMU1 fulfillment center in Murcia, where approximately 2,000 employees are based. The strike saw participation from around 75 percent of the workforce, highlighting significant discontent among employees regarding wages and time off.
The General Confederation of Labour (CGT) and the Confederación Sindical de Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) were key players in the strike, with the CGT recently becoming the second-largest union at the RMU1 center following the 2023 union elections. Workers expressed their frustrations over stagnating standards since 2018, exacerbated by inflation impacting their wages.
In a remarkable show of solidarity, workers collected over 800 signatures to hold a workers’ assembly, the first of its kind in Murcia in over 40 years. This assembly was a crucial step in voicing their demands for better working conditions.
The outcome of the strike was significant, resulting in a cumulative salary increase of 14 percent by 2026, with additional increases of 4 percent planned for both 2027 and 2028. Furthermore, workers will receive a bonus of €40 before taxes for each Sunday worked, as part of the settlement.
In addition to wage increases, the strike led to improved sick leave benefits, allowing workers to receive up to 100 percent of their base salary during sick leave. This change marks a notable improvement in the working conditions for Amazon employees in the region.
Alfonso Martinez Valero, a representative of the CGT, commented on the strike’s success, stating, “Our experience shows what’s possible, even at a multinational corporation designed to neutralize organizing.” This sentiment reflects the growing momentum among workers seeking better treatment and conditions in the workplace.
As the situation develops, observers are keen to see how these changes will impact employee morale and productivity at the fulfillment center. The outcome of this strike may serve as a precedent for other Amazon facilities facing similar labor issues.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further actions planned by the unions or the company in response to the strike’s outcomes. The labor landscape at Amazon continues to evolve as workers advocate for their rights and better working conditions.
