Workers at Puig’s cosmetics factory near Barcelona announced a 24-hour strike to protest pay disparities between employee groups at the plant. The action comes during reports of major restructuring and merger discussions within the beauty industry, raising concerns among workers about long-term job security and fairness. The dispute highlights how labor tensions are increasingly emerging in global consumer goods and luxury sectors.
See "Puig workers' union calls 24-hour strike at Barcelona-area plant over pay disparities", Staff, Reuters, May 18, 2026