More than 3,000 baggage handlers in Spain are set to strike through the end of 2025, citing unfair labor practices and deteriorating working conditions. Represented by the Unión Sindical Obrera, the workers say the employer, Azul Handling, has failed to fairly distribute bonuses and regularly imposes excessive overtime. The strike will target 12 major airports—including Madrid and Barcelona—on select days beginning August 15, potentially disrupting airline operations and raising broader concerns about labor standards in subcontracted airport services. Although Ryanair, the primary airline affected, claims it won't face disruption, the strike reflects growing unrest among aviation support workers over low wages and lack of protections.
See "Flight disruption warned as major strikes set to hit 12 airports in Spain", Alice Reynolds, Yahoo News, August 6, 2025