CCOO

Spain · Civic & Social Organization

CCOO de Catalunya (Comissions Obreres de Catalunya) is the Catalan branch of Spain’s largest trade union, Workers’ Commissions (CCOO). Founded in 1964 in Barcelona, it began as a clandestine movement advocating for labor rights during Franco’s dictatorship. Today, it operates as a non-partisan trade union confederation dedicated to promoting labor rights, social justice, and the preservation of Catalan culture. The organization provides labor representation by negotiating collective agreements and offering legal support to workers. It also focuses on training and education through the Cipriano García Foundation, which develops programs in labor law and social transformation. CCOO de Catalunya actively campaigns for gender equality, linguistic rights, and democratic reforms, while also preserving the history of Catalonia’s labor movement through documentation and outreach initiatives. With a significant membership base, it supports workers and union representatives across various sectors in Catalonia and collaborates with international trade union organizations.