Overview

• Talks between waste collection unions and service companies remain at an impasse after overnight negotiations ended without progress on April 24.
• Unions demand a two-year contract with a 2% wage increase in 2025, while companies insist on a six-year term and offer only a 1% hike.
• Madrid's streets, including central areas like Plaza Mayor, are accumulating trash, raising public health concerns as temperatures rise.
• City officials warn of financial penalties for non-compliance with minimum service levels, as fewer than 50% of garbage trucks operate nightly due to technical issues and immobilizations.
• Workers continue to push for fair night-shift compensation, transparent hiring practices, and measures to address a claimed 12.5% loss in purchasing power.