{
  "id": 6668567,
  "title": "Inflation is pressuring agreements with wage increases of more than 4%.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/la-inflacion-presiona-los-convenios-con-subidas-salariales-por-encima",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-10T23:59:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Expansion ES",
    "slug": "expansion-es",
    "url": "https://www.expansion.com/economia/2026/09/11/6aa2ef5de5fdea075a8b4579.html"
  },
  "original_language": "es",
  "account": "The average salary increase agreed in collective bargaining agreements in Spain until August is 3.04%, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has risen to 4.3%. A total of 343,271 companies have agreed to salary increases of 4.08% on average, affecting 2.7 million workers. The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran and the rise in fuel prices are driving inflation, which has been above salary increases for six consecutive months. The Bank of Spain forecasts an average CPI of 3.6% for 2026, while Funcas expects 3.2%.",
  "summary": "The average wage increase agreed in collective bargaining agreements stands at 3.04% up to August, while the CPI rises to 4.3%. A total of 343,271 companies are implementing increases of 4.08% for 2.7 million workers, securing their purchasing power.",
  "key_points": [
    "Inflation outpaces wage increases by over 4%",
    "343,271 wage hikes affect 2.72 million workers",
    "IPC reaches 4.3%, surpassing 3.04% agreement"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}