Nestlé reduces planned job cuts in Spain after union agreement and protests
Workers at Nestlé’s La Penilla factory in Cantabria, Spain, protested planned layoffs with intermittent stoppages in early June 2026. The dispute was part of Nestlé’s global plan to cut 16,000 positions. After negotiations, Nestlé and Spanish unions agreed to reduce job cuts from 301 to a maximum of 242, with voluntary leave, relocation, and severance packages. The deal affects multiple sites, including the Girona coffee plant.
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Nestlé lowers planned job cuts in Spain
Nestlé has reached an agreement with Spanish unions to reduce planned job cuts in the country from 301 to a maximum of 242 positions, a 20% reduction. The deal, announced on June 8, 2026, includes voluntary leave options, a relocation plan, and 64 identified vacancies that could further lower actual job losses to 178. The cuts are part of Nestlé's global plan to eliminate 16,000 positions, announced by CEO Philipp Navratil in October 2025. The agreement affects multiple production sites and distribution centers, including the Girona instant coffee plant and the La Penilla facility in Cantabria. Severance terms vary by age, with employees under 54 receiving 45 days of pay per year of service for up to 42 months, and older staff eligible for income plans.
Yahoo FinanceNestlé lowers planned job cuts in Spain
Nestlé has reached an agreement with unions in Spain to reduce the number of planned job cuts from 301 to a maximum of 242 positions, a 20% reduction. The deal includes voluntary leave, a relocation plan, and 64 identified vacancies that could further lower actual job losses to 178. The cuts affect multiple production sites and distribution centers, including the Girona instant coffee plant and the La Penilla facility in Cantabria. The agreement offers severance pay for employees under 54 and income plans for those up to 63. These layoffs are part of Nestlé's global plan to eliminate 16,000 positions, announced by CEO Philipp Navratil in October 2025.
Yahoo FinanceNestlé lowers planned job cuts in Spain after union agreement
Nestlé has reached an agreement with unions in Spain to reduce the number of planned job cuts in the country from 301 to a maximum of 242 positions, a 20% reduction. The Swiss food-and-drinks giant announced the deal on June 8, 2026, as part of its global plan to eliminate 16,000 positions announced by CEO Philipp Navratil in October. Under the agreement, Nestlé confirmed 64 vacancies that can be filled by affected employees, potentially reducing actual job losses to 178. The deal includes voluntary leave options, a voluntary relocation plan, and severance packages based on age and years of service. The cuts impact multiple Nestlé production sites and distribution centers in Spain, including its Girona facility (Europe's largest instant coffee plant) and the La Penilla plant in Cantabria, where workers had planned protests. Employees under 54 or those aged 54 with less than five years of service can receive monthly severance pay equivalent to 45 days per year of service for up to 42 months.
Yahoo FinanceNestlé workers continue protest against layoffs at Spain plant
Workers at Nestlé's La Penilla factory in Cantabria, Spain, are continuing protests against planned layoffs, with intermittent work stoppages scheduled for June 3-4 instead of an indefinite strike. The protests are part of a dispute over Nestlé's workforce reduction plan, which initially targeted 49 layoffs but has been reduced to 43. The factory produces confectionery and wafers. The works council, comprising unions CCOO, CGT, USO, and UGT, agreed to the stoppages to avoid further economic losses for workers. The consultation period, which began on May 6, ends on June 5. If no agreement is reached, intermittent strikes will continue indefinitely from June 8. Nestlé stated it is engaging in dialogue in good faith and respects the right to protest. The layoffs are part of Nestlé's global plan to eliminate 16,000 positions, with up to 301 redundancies in Spain.
Yahoo FinanceNestlé workers continue protest against layoffs at Spain plant
Workers at Nestlé's La Penilla factory in Cantabria, Spain, have agreed to carry out intermittent work stoppages on June 3 and 4 instead of an indefinite strike, continuing their protest against planned layoffs. The stoppages coincide with the final two days of talks with Nestlé on its workforce reduction plan. Nestlé has reduced the number of planned layoffs from 49 to 43 at the facility, which produces confectionery and wafers. The job cuts are part of Nestlé's global plan to eliminate 16,000 positions worldwide, announced by CEO Philipp Navratil in October. In Spain, the company's workforce adjustment involves up to 301 redundancies. The works council, comprising unions CCOO, CGT, USO, and UGT, is negotiating with Nestlé. If no agreement is reached, intermittent strikes will continue indefinitely starting June 8. Nestlé stated it is engaging in dialogue in good faith and respects the right to protest.
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