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Spanish Congress Dismisses Port Reform Plan

The Spanish Congress has rejected the royal decree on the port system reform which was presented by the country’s government earlier this year.

Spain: Still No Deal on Port Reform Model between Dockers and Gov’t

No deal on the port reform model has been reached between Spanish stevedores and the government as the country’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport has not scheduled a meeting for this purpose.

Spanish Dockworkers Delay Strike Plans for Another Week

The planned strikes of Spanish dockworkers scheduled for tomorrow, March 10, March 13 and March 15 have been postponed, in yet another attempt of the country’s stevedores to reach a deal on the port reform model.

Maersk Line to Divert Ships from Algeciras Port due to Strikes

Danish shipping giant Maersk Line has decided to divert vessel calls from the Port of Algeciras due to the planned strikes by Spanish dockworkers.

Spain Approves Port Reform, Dockers to Go on New Strikes

The Spanish Council of Ministers approved a royal decree on the port system reform on February 24. As a result, the country’s dockworkers plan to stage new strikes, starting from March 6.

Ministry: Spanish Dockworkers Cancel Planned Strike

Spanish dockworkers have called off the announced strike after the government promised it would postpone plans to reform the port system and start negotiating with trade unions, Spain’s Ministry of Public Works said in a statement.