Puig workers' union calls 24-hour strike at Barcelona-area plant over pay disparities
Strike Details and Background
Announcement and Reason for Strike
May 18 (Reuters) - Workers at Puig's Vacarisses cosmetics factory near Barcelona will hold a 24-hour strike on May 20 over pay disparities between employee groups, trade union CGT said on Monday.
Company Context and Merger Talks
Puig is in talks with U.S. cosmetics group Estee Lauder over a potential merger that could create one of the world's largest beauty companies.
Union's Claims and Company Response
• CGT said the dispute relates to differences in economic compensation between groups within the same company and accused Puig of failing to address the issue.
• Puig declined to comment on the planned stoppage.
Impact of the Strike
• The strike will affect all three shifts at the factory, CGT said.
Planned Protests and Future Actions
• The union also plans to stage protests outside Puig's corporate headquarters in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, near Barcelona.
• Workers could consider further measures if the company does not present sufficient proposals, CGT added.
About the Vacarisses Plant
• The Vacarisses plant produces cosmetics and skincare products for brands including Isdin, Charlotte Tilbury, Byredo, Loto del Sur, Dries Van Noten, L'Artisan and Uriage.
(Reporting by Marta Serafinko in Gdansk; Editing by David Latona)
