The Municipal Transport Company of Palma has reached a preliminary agreement with all unions for the new collective agreement 2026-2028. The agreement includes improvements in professional promotion, work-life balance, and equality, and was supported by over 93% of the workforce.
The new labour framework of EMT Palma starts with almost unanimous support from the workforce. The preliminary agreement, signed with all the trade union organisations of the works council, updates the conditions for workers after a long period without a valid agreement. The proposal received a 93% favourable vote in the internal referendum, a backing that paves the way for its final approval.
Key points of the new agreement: promotion and technology
The 2026-2028 agreement includes significant innovations to adapt to the transformation of the company. Remuneration supplements for technical specialisation are created, and conditions for maintenance, traffic, and other staff are improved. Work-life balance and equality policies are also strengthened, an aspect that the unions considered a priority. EMT Palma has incorporated new technologies in recent years, with an increase in passengers and services, and the agreement aims to align working conditions with this modernisation.
Negotiation process and union support
The negotiation was concluded after several meetings between management and worker representatives. The preliminary agreement was put to a referendum among the workforce, where a high percentage of employees participated. The support exceeding 93% demonstrates the consensus reached, according to sources from the works council. Now, the text will be submitted to the EMT board of directors for final ratification, a process expected to be completed in the coming weeks.
What it means for EMT users
For the residents of Palma, the new agreement will not imply immediate changes in fares or frequencies, but it does guarantee the job stability necessary to maintain service quality. The company has stated that updating the labour framework is key to continuing to improve sustainable mobility in the city. Drivers and maintenance staff, who have seen their new technological roles recognised, will be able to offer a more efficient service. The modernisation process includes the incorporation of electric buses and real-time information systems, which require more qualified profiles. With the agreement finalised, EMT plans to focus on expanding routes and reducing emissions, objectives that are part of Palma's urban mobility plan.
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