Candidatura Independiente

Candidatura Independiente is a labor union representing flight crew members at Iberia, the Spanish airline. Recent news focuses on their participation in negotiations surrounding a voluntary Employment Regulation File (ERE), a mechanism for workforce reduction. Iberia proposed the ERE to reduce its workforce by 996 employees, roughly 9.4% of its total staff. Candidatura Independiente, along with other unions such as SEPLA, SITCPLA, STAVLA, UGT vuelo, CCOO vuelo, CCOO, UGT and ASETMA, engaged in intense negotiations with Iberia to reach an agreement on the terms of the ERE. The agreement, which has now been finalized, outlines the conditions for voluntary departures, including compensation packages for pre-retirement and severance pay based on years of service. Candidatura Independiente's role in these negotiations highlights its significance in representing the interests of Iberia's flight crew during a period of workforce restructuring.