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3w ago

Spain’s 37.5-Hour Workweek Stalls in Congress as Mexico Confirms Gradual Shift to 40 Hours by 2030

Regional deals in Spain already shorten schedules in many sectors, keeping the issue alive despite the national setback.

México avanza hacia una jornada laboral de 40 horas para 2030, mientras que en España ya es la norma y se debate reducirla a 37,5 horas semanales. Foto: Especial
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Overview

  • Spain’s Congress rejected the 37.5-hour cap after votes from PP, Vox and Junts blocked the government’s proposal.
  • The defeated bill, led by Vice-President Yolanda Díaz, paired the shorter cap with stricter time recording to curb unpaid overtime.
  • Collective agreements already place Spain’s average near 38 hours, with Euskadi, Navarra and Catalonia below 38, signaling uneven implementation across regions.
  • Business groups CEOE and ATA dispute promised productivity gains, while chef José Andrés urges tackling labor shortages, unemployment and migration policy before cutting hours.
  • In Mexico, Morena operator Pedro Haces reaffirmed a phased move from 48 to 40 hours ending in 2030, with officials pursuing consensus despite indications the reform may not be taken up this legislative period.