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Spanish Editorials Warn of 'False Permanent' Jobs Despite Labor Reform

Columns cite data showing widespread very short contracts, urging a focus on employment quality.

Overview

  • Both papers argue that temporary hiring fell after the reform while very short stints remain common under so‑called fixed contracts of short duration.
  • El Norte de Castilla reports that in 2025, 27.27% of contracts lasted under 15 days and 34.75% ended before one month.
  • The editorials say 1.5 million workers have signed more than one contract within the same month since the reform took effect.
  • Reported drivers of rapid turnover include failed probation periods, voluntary departures, substitutions, and exceptional circumstances.
  • Vice President Yolanda Díaz is quoted emphasizing that jobs must be of quality, with the columns contending that meaningful improvement is still pending.