The Central Workers’ Union (CUT) described the initiative as a historic achievement, highlighting its benefits for health, dignity, and family life of those who currently work six days for one day off.

The union noted that reducing working hours without a lower wage addresses a long-standing demand of the labor movement on its agenda for more than four decades.

It also urged workers to monitor the implementation of these new rights and collective bargaining agreements to prevent any moves to avoid the upcoming regulations.

Meanwhile, the General Union of Workers (UGT) backed the measure, noting that excessive work schedules lead to fatigue and reduce the time available for family, leisure, and personal health.

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