Strikes
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Madrid teachers march to Sol as open-ended strike enters day three
Thousands of teachers marched through central Madrid on Friday during the third day of an open-ended strike. Organisers say participation has remained above 60% since the walkout began on Wednesday.
Madrid teachers demand resources as strike enters second day
About 10,000 teachers gathered outside Madrid’s education department on the strike’s second day. Organisers put participation at 62%; the department reported 32.2%, as staff seek lower teaching loads and higher pay.
Madrid teachers strike as turnout estimates clash
Thousands of teachers gathered outside Madrid’s education department on Thursday as the open-ended strike entered its second day. CC OO reported 60% participation, against 32% from the regional government. CSIF put turnout at 45%.
Police probe force used at Complutense strike clashes
Spain’s National Police is reviewing its handling of clashes at Madrid’s Complutense University. Five people were detained, while several protesters and two officers suffered minor injuries as the indefinite education strike began.
Madrid teachers walk out as turnout figures clash
Madrid’s teachers began an open-ended strike on 14 October. Unions reported 70% participation, against 44.6% from the regional government; five people were detained after police charged a picket.
Spain’s Unions Call Sánchez’s First General Strike
UGT and CCOO will stage a 24-hour strike on 11 November 2026, weeks before Spain votes. The dispute reaches from housing costs to wages and now tests the government’s legal and political footing.
PSOE backs every debate before 29 November
The PSOE says it will attend every proposed debate before 29 November. Feijóo has accepted a Mediaset face to face with Sánchez, but the broadcaster has not fixed a public date and the PP has suggested 16 November.
Spain Faces 54 Days of Political Convulsion, Ruiz Warns
Pedro Ruiz condemns Spain’s worsening political confrontation after elections were called for 29 November. Housing protests and labour tensions are now playing out alongside a contested campsite in Madrid.
Spain's doctors put indefinite strike on hold after election call
Spain's doctors have postponed the indefinite stoppage planned for 28 October after the call for general elections. The protest remains active and could return if the next government rejects their demands.
Independent unions reject CCOO and UGT strike call
CSIF, Fetico and USO will not join the 24-hour strike planned for 11 November. They question its political timing and say labour demands should stay separate from the election campaign, while CCOO and UGT present the action as a wider fight over wages, housing and prices.
Rodalies grinds to a halt as drivers demand safer tracks
A drivers' stoppage halted Rodalies after days of heavy rain. Trains were suspended across key routes, while buses and other services could not handle the demand.
Spain faces nationwide general strike over housing crisis
Spain’s largest unions have set November 11 for a general strike targeting the country’s deepening housing crisis. The move, timed just before national elections, signals a rare show of unity and marks the first such action in over a decade.
Doctors suspend indefinite strike after Spain election call
Spain's medical unions have postponed their indefinite strike, which was due to start on 28 October. They say the action can resume if the next Government rejects their demands.
Doctors suspend open-ended strike as Spain heads to elections
Spain's doctors have postponed their indefinite strike from 28 October. The unions say the dispute is still active and could return after the elections if the next government ignores their demands.
Doctors postpone indefinite strike after election call
Spain's doctors have delayed their indefinite stoppage from 28 October after an early general election was called for 29 November 2026. The strike remains active and could return if the next Government does not answer demands for a separate medical statute.
Spain faces nationwide strike threat over housing crisis
Spain’s largest unions are preparing for a 24-hour general strike to protest the country’s deepening housing crisis. With support from tenant groups and smaller unions, the move signals a rare show of unity and could disrupt daily life ahead of national elections.
Spain's Largest Unions Call Nationwide Strike Over Housing Crisis
Spain’s two biggest unions, CCOO and UGT, have agreed to call a 24-hour general strike demanding higher wages to address the country’s deepening housing crisis. The move comes as political uncertainty grows ahead of early elections.
Madrid Housing Protest Turns Rent Anger Into a Strike Threat
Tens of thousands marched across Spain over unaffordable housing. Madrid saw sharply disputed turnout figures, while tenant groups called for a general strike.
Spain's housing protests move toward a general strike
More than 50 protests are planned across Spain after Congress rejected two housing decrees. Madrid's camp remains active as tenant groups prepare a campaign for a general strike.
Doctors' strike committee splits over indefinite walkout
Spain's medical unions are splitting over who leads the indefinite strike, registered to begin on October 28. CESM, SMA and SME will proceed without Amyts, Metges de Catalunya and O´Mega.
Madrid protest puts public education on strike countdown
Madrid's public education movement brought about 20,000 people into the streets before an indefinite strike set for 14 October 2026. Teachers, families and unions want lower workloads, smaller classes and higher pay.
Madrid teachers prepare for an indefinite strike after mass education protest
Around 10,000 people marched through Madrid on 27 September in support of public education. Teachers, students, families and unions are calling for lower workloads, smaller classes and higher pay before an indefinite strike planned for 14 October.
RTVE asks to keep Spain out of Eurovision
RTVE president José Pablo López will ask the board to keep Spain out of Eurovision for a second year. He says reforms by the European Broadcasting Union have not secured the neutrality Spain demanded over Israel's participation.
Valencian teachers call for education chief's resignation in mass protest
Teachers and families filled the streets of Valencia demanding urgent improvements to public education. The protest targeted the regional education chief and reignited the threat of renewed strikes. Negotiations remain stalled as pressure mounts.
Logistics Strike Threatens Operations in Guadalajara
A massive strike looms over Guadalajara’s logistics sector after nine months of failed negotiations. Unions demand a 6% pay rise, shorter annual hours, and limits on temporary agency staff. The dispute could disrupt a quarter of the province’s economy.
Catalan Schools Open Amid Strikes, Pisa Test Scandal, and Heatwave Disruptions
Catalonia’s school year begins with a teacher strike, Pisa test controversy, and a sharp rise in staff numbers. Heatwave conditions and unfinished ventilation work add to the challenges. Officials promise reforms as pressure mounts.
Valencian Schools Start Year Amid Staff Gains and Union Tensions
Valencia’s new school year opens with over 800,000 students and nearly 84,000 teachers. A simmering conflict with unions over class sizes and working conditions threatens stability. Authorities insist on gradual reforms despite union demands.
Valencian Schools at an Impasse as Teachers Reject Government Offer
After a month-long strike, most Valencian teachers have turned down the regional government’s proposal. The dispute highlights ongoing problems with class sizes, resources, and a lack of trust between educators and officials.
Madrid Forest Firefighters Secure 20% Pay Rise After Year-Long Strike
Madrid's forest firefighters end a year-long strike with a 20% pay increase and full-year contracts. Yet, dozens remain on strike as the regional government refuses talks. The dispute exposes deep management rifts.
Catalan Education Unions Hold Firm as September 8 Strike Approaches
Catalonia’s education department urged unions to pause strike plans, but union leaders insist the September 8 walkout will proceed. The government’s proposed reforms failed to convince teachers, setting the stage for disruption as schools reopen.
Barcelona’s García Márquez Library Shuts as Staff Strike Escalates
Barcelona’s municipal libraries, including the acclaimed García Márquez, remain closed as staff extend their indefinite strike. Workers demand better pay, improved schedules, and safer conditions. Negotiations with the city are stalled.
Teachers’ Strike Set to Disrupt First Day of School in Catalonia
Catalonia faces a teachers’ strike on the first day of school. Union Ustec rules out a last-minute agreement. Demands include more staff and smaller class sizes. The Education Department’s response remains limited.
Madrid Faces Record Surgical Waiting Lists as Patients Turn to Private Care
Surgical waiting lists in Madrid have reached historic highs. Delays force patients like Julián to pay for private operations. The region now leads Spain in private health insurance uptake.
Catalan Schools Face Strike as Ustec Rejects Government Deal
The new school year in Catalonia is set to begin with a strike. Ustec, the main teachers' union, rejects the government's agreement. Demands for more staff and resources remain unresolved.
Airbus Backs Down on Office Return After Staff Strike Escalates
Airbus has suspended its plan to require four office days per week after protests at its Getafe site. The dispute reveals how remote work has become a core employment condition, not just a logistical issue.
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