
Pepe Álvarez
Pepe Álvarez is a leading figure in the Spanish labor movement, serving as the General Secretary of the General Union of Workers (UGT), one of the country's major trade unions. His leadership has focused on advocating for social justice and improved labor policies, including the recent increase in the minimum wage. Álvarez has been active in promoting workers' rights and has participated in negotiations with the government to secure better economic conditions for employees across Spain.
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Pepe Álvarez is a leader of UGT who was also mentioned in support of Yolanda Díaz.
La izquierda exhibe sintonía y activa la maquinaria electoral para intentar rearmarse de cara a las generales | EspañaPepe Álvarez is a leader of UGT who was present at the event.
Las izquierdas de Sumar llaman a “no resignarse” y defienden la “unidad” en el lanzamiento de su nueva alianza | EspañaPepe Álvarez is a leader of UGT.
Las izquierdas de Sumar escenifican la unidad en su refundación para frenar a la ultraderecha | EspañaPepe Álvarez highlighted that the wage increase particularly benefits women and young people.
Sánchez carga contra la patronal por rechazar la subida del salario mínimo y reclama a las empresas que suban los sueldos: “Que paguen más” | EconomíaPepe Álvarez reported on social media about Xabi Alonso's decision to leave his coaching position.
Хаби Алонсо покинул пост главного тренера “Реала“: 13 января 2026, 00:07Pepe Álvarez is a leader of the UGT union who was involved in the pension reform agreement.
Elma Saiz: el salto a la portavocía tras la gran polémica de las cuotas de los autónomos | EconomíaPepe Álvarez, the leader of the UGT, expressed strong support for the PSOE during a recent event.
Pedro Sánchez: “El feminismo nos da lecciones. A mí el primero. Pedimos perdón y actuamos” | EspañaPepe Álvarez explained the devastating impact of the drought on aquatic fauna.
Cientos de delfines muertos por los 41 grados de récord en las aguas amazónicas: “Estaba tan caliente que no tenían refugio” | Clima y Medio AmbienteElma Saiz referenced Pepe Álvarez, the leader of UGT, in the context of discussing the need to continue with the agreements made in 2022.
Elma Saiz: “Propondremos congelar en 2026 las cuotas de los autónomos que ganan menos” | EconomíaPepe Álvarez, the general secretary of UGT, warned that the takeover would have resulted in significant losses for SMEs.
Economía respeta la decisión de los accionistas del Sabadell y Sumar celebra el fracaso de la opa del BBVA | EconomíaPepe Álvarez is the secretary general of UGT who criticized the living conditions of Palestinians.
Miles de trabajadores y estudiantes protestan en toda España para apoyar a Palestina | EconomíaPepe Álvarez has been critical of the Popular Party's stance on immigration.
Yolanda Díaz carga contra el plan de Feijóo: “Un inmigrante aporta más que los 137 diputados del PP” | EspañaPepe Álvarez proposed the implementation of a four-day workweek at the UGT congress in 2019.
Autopsia de la reducción de jornada: de la esperanza inicial al fracaso en el Congreso | EconomíaPepe Alvárez is a leader of UGT who attended the protest against the labor law.
El Congreso tumba la reducción de la jornada laboral con los votos de PP, Vox y Junts | EspañaPepe Álvarez is the leader of UGT and has called for a debate on the workday reduction law.
Los sindicatos protestan en 51 ciudades por el rechazo a reducir la jornada | EconomíaPepe Álvarez, the general secretary of UGT, criticized Junts for opposing the debate on reducing the workweek.
Última hora de la actualidad política, en directo | UGT reprocha a Junts que se oponga a debatir la reducción de jornada argumentando “tonterías” | EspañaPepe Álvarez is the leader of UGT, who commented on the timing of the voting on the amendments.
Junts confirma a Yolanda Díaz su rechazo a la ley de reducción de la jornada laboral | EspañaPepe Álvarez is the leader of UGT and has emphasized the need for a debate on the reduction of working hours.
Los sindicatos se manifestarán mientras se vota la reducción de jornada para presionar a Junts | EconomíaPepe Álvarez is the Secretary General of UGT who accused Ryanair of being a blackmailer.
Jordi Hereu planta cara a Ryanair: “No nos someteremos a sus decisiones arbitrarias” | EconomíaPepe Álvarez, responsible for the union across the state, emphasizes the unacceptable working conditions in the hospitality sector.
Los camareros, ante un nuevo verano sin convenio de hostelería en Cataluña: “Es insostenible” | Noticias de CataluñaPepe Álvarez, the general secretary of UGT, denounced the Supreme Court's questioning of rights stemming from the ratification of the Charter.
El abogado que ha llevado al Supremo a cortar las indemnizaciones adicionales por despido | EconomíaPepe Álvarez was one of the presenters of the internship statute agreement.
El Gobierno rescata el estatuto del becario para intentar enviarlo al Congreso antes de agosto | EconomíaPepe Álvarez, the UGT secretary general, attended the PP Congress.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo reafirma su liderazgo en el Congreso del PPPepe Álvarez is the Secretary General of UGT who praised Sordo for his work at the Congress.
Montero admite que pedir perdón “no es suficiente” y promete “más medidas para recuperar la confianza” | EconomíaPepe Álvarez is the leader of UGT, which has filed a complaint regarding unpaid overtime.
Medio millón de empleados no cobran sus horas extra, el agujero que quiere tapar Trabajo con el refuerzo del registro horario | EconomíaPepe Álvarez was present at the event supporting the call for a better Europe.
Concentración en Madrid a favor del proyecto europeo frente a la amenaza trumpista y autoritaria | EspañaPepe Álvarez, the general secretary of UGT, has warned that the merger poses a threat to competition in the banking sector.
Sindicatos, ERC y Sumar instan al Gobierno a que descarte la opa a Banco Sabadell | EconomíaPepe Álvarez warned that the workers in the financial sector are the ones who will suffer from the resolution of the takeover.
Díaz cree que el Gobierno debería parar la opa del BBVA al Sabadell: “Es una muy mala noticia” | EmpresasPepe Álvarez is a leader of the UGT union and emphasized the global significance of May Day.
Los sindicatos se manifiestan por el Día del Trabajador en 80 ciudades | EconomíaPepe Álvarez is the secretary general of UGT who emphasized the importance of the May Day marches.
Calendario laboral: ¿En qué comunidades hay puente por el 1 de Mayo y cuándo son los próximos festivos? | Economía









































































































