Our sister union CNT Barcelona is currently in conflict with NH Hotels. Background: In 2024, workers at NH Hotels in Barcelona organized a CNT union section to fight for better working conditions. From day one, the company responded with a hostile, anti-union stance.
Despite this repression, the workers won key improvements:
• Temporary contracts converted to permanent
• Fixed quarterly schedules and annual calendars — allowing workers to better plan their social and family life
• Shift change time counted as working hours
But the fight wasn’t over. Since November 2024, CNT has renewed its push for:
• Fair wage increases — current pay doesn’t reflect inflation or company profits
• A cash shortage allowance — workers shouldn’t cover register gaps with tips
• Free parking — basic support for staff
After a failed negotiation attempt, on December 20, 2024, the company fired two active section members — including the union delegate. These union-busting tactics will not be tolerated.
In response, the comrades in Barcelona intensified the conflict. It has now spread across Spain, with actions in Madrid, Salamanca, Valladolid, Gijón, the Basque Country, Pamplona — and even as far as Córdoba, Argentina.
Therefor, we – FAU Berlin – will organise a rally outside the NH Hotel at Friedrichstraße in Berlin-Mitte. We stand in solidarity with our comrades in Spain and demand the reinstatement of the dismissed workers. An injury to one is an injury to all!
What: Solidarity action for our comrades in Barcelona.
When: 25.10.25, 2–4 pm.
Where: Friedrichstraße 96 (S/U Friedrichstraße).