Disciplinary Spanish court finds Hitachi did not violate workers’ right to strike Judge upholds suspensions against 60 staff who refused to leave workshop after works council members were disciplined iStock.com/Miroslaw Durma Image Freya Gilbert Deputy Editor Wednesday 28 October 2026 A Spanish court has upheld the suspensions of 60 workers at Hitachi Energy after finding they gathered at one of the energy giant’s transformer workshops in violation of their collective barg Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Industrial action How employers should prepare for Spain’s general strike Industrial action VW workers threaten strike action over cancelled bargaining agreements Industrial action North Sea strike wave gathers pace at Apache and Wood Group Industrial action Understanding stronger detriment protections for striking workers