Andorra Municipal Unions Demand Salary Scale Overhaul Since 2002

Municipal workers' unions in Andorra la Vella and La Massana are pushing for professional career regulations, updates to seniority supplements, and revisions to salary scales that have remained largely unchanged since 2002.

Christian Asensio, president of the Andorra la Vella municipal workers' union, pointed out that while some adjustments have tracked inflation when it occurred, not all parishes or administrations have implemented necessary updates. "These salary scales date back to 2002," he said. "Not all communes and administrations have made the corresponding changes. We've only increased them with IPC when there was IPC."

Sofia Martins, president of the La Massana union, warned of declining interest in public sector jobs. She said the role no longer carries the prestige it once did, with fewer candidates applying for positions. Martins called for salary grid reviews to restore motivation and encourage applications.

The unions recently met to coordinate efforts and expand similar structures across Andorra's parishes. Their next step involves discussions with representatives from Sant Julià de Lòria to align actions and drive salary revisions where needed. Despite acknowledging challenges in building widespread union presence in Andorra, the leaders expressed optimism that joint coordination would strengthen their demands. They plan monthly meetings to develop a shared strategy.

Martins noted growing interest from workers in parishes without their own unions, who have reached out and are welcome to join. Asensio told ATV it would be ideal but recognised that union development in Andorra lags behind other countries.

Both groups highlighted the absence of a clear legal framework governing labour relations in communes, a gap they say hinders consistent negotiations and uniform improvements.