Major retailers such as El Corte Inglés, Carrefour, and Ikea have seen significant sales growth, exceeding 30%, since the Covid pandemic. Despite this increase in sales, employee salaries remain relatively low, with many workers earning just over 20,000 euros. The CCOO union is seeking pay raises for employees of large department stores, with a proposed 7% increase in 2027 and a minimum annual increase of 4% from 2028 onwards.

Further details on this proposal can be found in El Mundo.