The Catalan government and the Mossos d'Esquadra police unions have finalized a historic pay agreement. Officers will receive a raise of 4,000 euros gross per year, marking the largest salary increase since 1989. The agreement also includes a reduction in working hours by 100 hours per year and additional days off, which is expected to significantly improve the living and working conditions of Catalan law enforcement personnel.

Historic salary increase

Officers of the Mossos d'Esquadra will receive a 4,000 euros gross annual raise, marking the largest pay jump since 1989.

Reduction in working hours

The annual working time will be reduced by 100 hours, reaching a level of 1,580 hours, which will relieve frontline police officers.

Improvement in social conditions

The new agreement regulates higher rates for night work, weekends, and introduces additional vacation days for almost all employees.

The Catalan Department of Internal Affairs and Public Security has reached an agreement with representatives of the Mossos d'Esquadra police for a radical improvement in employment conditions. The main point of the announced pact is a salary increase of 4,000 euros gross per year, which will be added to the specific allowance for all entry-level agents. The negotiations took place within the police council, and the outcome of the talks is described as a historic breakthrough. For over three decades, officers in this region have not received such a significant salary revision, as highlighted by union sources from the SAP-FEPOL organization. The Mossos d'Esquadra force dates back to the 18th century, but in its current structure, it was reestablished in 1983 as the autonomous police of Catalonia, gradually taking over competencies from the Spanish national police and the Civil Guard. In addition to financial benefits, the reform includes significant changes in the organization of working hours. The annual working time will be reduced by 100 hours, meaning a drop to 1,580 hours per year. The agreement also introduces more favorable rules for calculating night work and weekend shifts, as well as regulating compensation for being on call. An extension of vacation time for almost the entire staff has also been planned, which, according to the official statement from the Generalitat, aims to promote better work-life balance. The new regulations will come into effect after formal approval by the Executive Council of the Catalan government. „The agreement extends vacations, improves rates for night and weekend work, and regulates compensation for being on standby.” — Statement from the Department of the Interior Main points of the pay agreement: Annual increase (EUR): 4000, Reduction in working hours: 100, New annual requirement: 1580 4000 euro — will be the annual raise for each police officer [{"aspekt": "Annual working hours", "przed": "1680 hours", "po": "1580 hours"}, {"aspekt": "Salary increase", "przed": "0 EUR", "po": "4000 EUR gross"}, {"aspekt": "Last such change", "przed": "none since 1989", "po": "largest in 37 years"}]