The Spanish Congress has voted against a proposed law to reduce the standard working week from forty hours to thirty-seven and a half without affecting salaries. This ruling, which is seen as a significant blow to the government, was supported by the opposition parties such as the People’s Party, Vox, and Junts, who have successfully tabled amendments against the legislation. The rejection has stirred political tensions, especially for Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Labour, Yolanda Díaz, who has championed the bill since the beginning of the legislative term.
Díaz expressed her determination to bring the proposal back to the Cabinet despite the setback, highlighting that trade unions are mobilising public support in favour of the measure. She has voiced her belief that the legislation has the backing of the public and maintains that it will eventually become law.
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