"A fresh 'Recovery and Recycling Collective Agreement' has been established within the waste and recycled materials sector"
The waste recovery and recycling sector has made significant strides in enhancing labor conditions, equality, and the protection of workers' rights, as evidenced by the recent signing of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The agreement, which will regulate labor conditions from 2025 to 2027, was signed by the Spanish Federation of Recovery and Recycling (FER), the Spanish Association of Paper and Cardboard Recyclers and Recoverers (REPACAR), FeSMC-UGT, and CCOO of Habitat. This agreement consolidates the role of social agents as guarantors of the balance between competitiveness and rights.
At its core, the agreement aims to guarantee safe, equal, and respectful work environments. It includes a 5.416% linear salary increase for the year 2025, with further increases of 2.75% or 3.25% for the years 2026 and 2027, depending on the professional category.
In addition, a fifth five-year seniority period will be introduced from 2026, expanding the recognition ranges for years of service. This step forward in the protection of workers' rights is also reflected in the agreement's commitment to prevention, equality, and the well-being of workers.
The agreement also addresses the issue of labor harassment, sexual harassment, harassment for reasons of sex, and violence against LGTBI people. Specific action protocols have been established to combat these issues, ensuring a safe and inclusive work environment.
Moreover, a specific protocol has been established for the prevention and action against adverse meteorological phenomena to reinforce labor health protection in contexts of climatic risk. This demonstrates the sector's commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its workers in all circumstances.
The signing of this new collective bargaining agreement marks a significant milestone, not only for the Spanish waste recovery and recycling sector but also for the wider labour movement. It reaffirms the sector's commitment to the principles of equality, safety, and respect, and sets a positive example for other industries to follow.
Interestingly, a similar agreement was also recently signed in Austria. Last week, the new collective agreement for 2025, 2026, and 2027 in the waste material recycling and raw material recycling sector was signed by the Austrian Economic Chamber (Wirtschaftskammer Österreich, WKÖ) and the Gewerkschaft GPA (Union GPA). This indicates a growing global trend towards improving labor conditions and protecting workers' rights in the waste recovery and recycling sector.
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