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What a Difference a Year Makes
An Associated Press story suggests residents of Spain have 3 main fears as they ready for the 2008 elections on March 9. These 3 fears are terrorism, economy, and immigration. The BarcelonaReporter.com ponders the same question in our newest poll. We want to hear from the residents, what are your biggest fears for those of you living in Spain?… [ read more ]
Last item: 05/03/08
Average Catalan workday longest since 1999 at 35.8 hours
Last cathode-ray tube TV manufacturer in Spain is closing its Barcelona factory
Spanish butane and propane distributors threaten September strike
2,000 immigrants hopelessly look for work in Lleida
Barcelona plans legislation to augment Guardia Urbana police by 750 agents by 2010




Spanish government passes new legislation regulating self-employed workers
Spanish labor costs increase 4.4% in first quarter
Spanish unemployment falls as number of permanent hirings sets record
Spanish workers get 2 more vacation days than average European
IESE Business School in Barcelona study finds 20% of female managers give up maternity leave
Seven of ten workers in Spain content with their jobs and work environment
Catalonia Worker’s Commission files complaint against McDonald’s for irregular hiring practices
Catalans are home 33 days from work, less than the rest of Spain
Jobless claims fall in Spain as economy continues to hum
GDX will decide in May if it will close its Barcelona factory
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