A potential transport strike in Spain has been averted following a crucial agreement between transport unions and the employers' association CNTC.

The deal, reached after nine hours of negotiation, focuses on early retirement for drivers, acknowledging the demanding and hazardous nature of their work.

The agreement proposes reducing the retirement age from 67 to 60 without affecting pensions, a significant win for the unions.

This decision comes just in time to prevent disruptions during key commercial periods like Black Friday and Christmas.

The agreement will be presented to various transport associations for ratification.

Meanwhile, negotiations for passenger transport are set to continue, as the sector also seeks similar concessions.

The unions' persistent advocacy for recognizing the risks faced by drivers has finally led to this breakthrough, potentially setting a precedent for other sectors.