Malaga metro workers call off Thursday strike

The council reminded the public that the conflict remains unresolved and that calling off the demonstrations on Thursday does not imply abandoning further protests, which could resume if the negotiations don't make any real progress. Finally, the council said that any proposal representing a significant advance will be presented to the workers' assembly, which will have the final say.

Harsher strikes

This progress in negotiations comes amid an announcement by the workforce that they would escalate the protests. Had the strike not been called off, it would have affected workers and students during two peak-hour timeframes on Thursday.

Future strikes could take place on 22, 23 and 24 April. The regional government has already established a 50 per cent minimum service requirement on strike days.