the UGT-FICA Federation of Cordoba It sent to the management of the Hitachi Power Plant in Cordoba “a concrete and proactive start-up proposal, including three clear and well-defined points, for the resumption of negotiations” on the collective agreement and … Resolved a labor dispute that had been open for months.
In this sense, through a memorandum, the union expressed its “deep concern about the deterioration of labor relations” at the Hitachi Power plant in Cordoba, which has given rise to “a conflict that has its origins in the negotiation of the partnership agreement.” collective agreement, Which ended its super activity more than a year ago and which the company decided to extend unilaterally, ignoring what is regulated by the workers’ statute regarding collective bargaining.
Moreover, as UGT noted, “the situation has worsened in recent days with the temporary closure of the plant for three days by decision of the management, which has left employees in a state of absolute uncertainty.” In addition, the Ogitista Center added that it had opened “contradictory files for a number of members of the Labor Council, which is a measure that we consider particularly dangerous and only contributes to further tension in the work environment.”
of UGT – The union does not have a majority on the works council holding CC.OO. He stated that “no one doubts that this factory includes the most qualified workers in the sector, which is an irreplaceable asset and must be the foundation for the continued growth and consolidation of the industrial project in our governorate.”
Key salaries at Hitachi
In this way, UGT-FICA sent the company a concrete and proactive startup proposal, with Three clear points It is well defined to start and break the deadlock in negotiations. The first is unification Salary increase by 3.8% Scheduled for 2025 and retained as a base in the 2026 schedules, to be able to continue negotiating from this position.
As a second issue, they raised that any flexibility measure should be voluntary; As a third point, “immediately reactivate the negotiating table on the collective agreement through a committee of the strike committee, which both parties are committed to doing while the dispute continues.”
The union believes that “it is urgent that the company and union representatives seek… Negotiated exit Before the situation becomes irreversible. “The absolute priority of UGT-FICA is that Hitachi, together with all its employees, continues to be a benchmark in generating and promoting stable and quality employment opportunities in the province of Cordoba.” In this sense, they also appealed for the cooperation of departments, institutions and political forces.
On the other hand, the expansion plan for the Hitachi plant in Cordoba, which includes an investment of 80 million euros and the employment of 75 people, continues this Tuesday. Licensing Committee The Department of Urban Planning will process the construction permit for the new industrial boiler shop “New Box Building” within its industrial park in the Poniente Sur area.