Spain: Aircraft cleaning crews at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) threaten indefinite strike from June 9

Event

Aircraft cleaners employed by Rentevic are threatening to launch an indefinite strike at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) from June 9 over unpaid salaries. Workers will strike at different times depending on the day. As of June 1, the union has not confirmed the work stoppages' schedule.

Rentevic is the primary aircraft cleaning service at MAD; flight delays and cancellations are possible if the strike goes ahead as planned.

Context

According to union representatives, the company did not pay the workers in April or May; the strike will proceed if employees do not receive their back wages. The company reportedly released a communication to the workers saying that it would be unable to pay future wages due to current debts, suggesting the labor action is likely.

Advice

Confirm flight status at MAD before setting out for the airport from June 9. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed.