Vigo (Galicia): indefinite garbage-collection strike from 24 May

Last Updated: 28 May 2026, 09:43

Minor Municipal services (waste collection and sanitation)

Workers at FCC, the concessionaire for Vigo’s waste collection service, have called an indefinite strike from 24 May over the stalled renewal of the collective agreement and threatened cuts to long-standing rights. The works council (CIG, CCOO and USO) warns the stoppage could coincide with Armed Forces Day events in the city.

This alert was originally created on 13 May 2026.

Effective Dates

Sunday, 24 May 2026

Updates

May 13, 2026

As of 13 May 2026, local outlets report the Vigo garbage-collection workers’ indefinite strike is set to begin on 24 May 2026; no reports of cancellation or suspension.

Organizers

Comité de personal de FCC Vigo (CIG
CCOO
USO)

Affected Locations

Vigo (Pontevedra)

Sources

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