UGT - Unión General de Trabajadoras y Trabajadores

Workers’ representation in Spain

Unión General de Trabajadoras y Trabajadores (UGT) is a Spanish labor union headquartered in Madrid. The organization reports 983,521 members and says its work benefits about 11 million workers. It negotiates 4,500 collective bargaining agreements each year.

Structure and presence

UGT is organized through regional unions, federations, and other bodies, with a presence throughout Spain. Its national headquarters are at Avenida de América 25, 28002 Madrid.

Services for members

• UGT labor advice service (SerdUGT).
• Housing advice office.
• Research service.
• UGT Registra.
• Guides and downloads on equality, workplace health, migration, housing, and social policy.
• Group accident insurance for members.

Publications and resources

UGT publishes reports and guides on workplace and social issues, including the Mental Health Observatory, a book on degrowth, a roadmap for electric vehicles, and a guide to workplace inclusion for people with disabilities. It also publishes In Itinere magazine and maintains a blog by Secretary General Pepe Álvarez.

Current issues and affiliations

The union issues press statements on workplace accidents, inflation, climate change, and the situation of workers in other countries. It is a member of the European Trade Union Confederation and the International Trade Union Confederation.

Contact

Phone: +34 915 897 100. Email: contacto@cec.ugt.org. Address: Avenida de América 25, 28002 Madrid.