The Swedish multinational Ikea has announced a reduction in the operating hours of its stores in Spain.
After three months of negotiations with the union representing the company’s employees, both parties have reached an agreement to modify working hours on Sundays, public holidays, and during the winter period.
Effective immediately, from October 1 to April 30, Ikea stores will close at 9 PM. On Sundays and public holidays, all stores will be open from 10 AM to 7 PM or from 11 AM to 8 PM. On special dates, such as Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, all units will close at 3 PM. On January 5, Epiphany Eve, the operating hours will extend until 6 PM.
The union considers this change a “substantial advancement” that enables employees to better balance work with their personal life.
