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 spans housing costs and wages, and now tests the government’s legal and political footing.
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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 publicly fixed a 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 unfolding 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 following the call for general elections. The protest remains active and could resume 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 frame 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 basic 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 over the country’s deepening housing crisis. Timed just before national elections, the move signals rare unity and marks the first such action in 14 years.
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 could 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 planned for 28 October. The unions say the dispute remains active and could resume after the elections if the next Government ignores their demands.
Doctors postpone indefinite strike after election call
Spain's doctors have postponed their indefinite stoppage planned for 28 October after an early general election was called for 29 November 2026. The strike remains active and could resume if the next Government does not address demands for a separate medical statute.
Spain faces nationwide strike threat over housing crisis
Spain’s largest unions are preparing a 24-hour general strike to protest the country’s deepening housing crisis. Tenant groups and smaller unions are backing the move, a rare show of unity that 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 split over leadership of an indefinite strike set 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 ahead of 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 European Broadcasting Union reforms 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 revived the threat of renewed strikes as negotiations remained stalled.
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 amid a teacher strike and a Pisa test controversy, alongside a sharp rise in staff numbers. Heatwave conditions and unfinished ventilation work compound the strain, while officials promise reforms under mounting pressure.
Valencian Schools Start Year Amid Staff Gains and Union Tensions
Valencia’s new school year opens with more than 800,000 students and nearly 84,000 teachers. Tensions with unions over class sizes and working conditions threaten stability, while 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 and resources, alongside a lack of trust between educators and officials.
Madrid Forest Firefighters Secure 20% Pay Rise After Year-Long Strike
Madrid's forest firefighters have ended a year-long strike with a 20% pay increase and full-year contracts. Dozens remain on strike as the regional government refuses to hold talks, exposing deep management rifts.
Catalan Education Unions Hold Firm as September 8 Strike Approaches
Catalonia’s education department urged unions to pause their 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 seek better pay and improved schedules, while also demanding safer conditions. Negotiations with the city have stalled.
Teachers’ Strike Set to Disrupt First Day of School in Catalonia
Catalonia faces a teachers’ strike on the first day of school, with Ustec ruling out a last-minute deal. The union is demanding more staff and smaller classes, while 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 are forcing patients like Julián to pay for private operations. The region now leads Spain in private health insurance coverage.
Catalan Schools Face Strike as Ustec Rejects Government Deal
The new school year in Catalonia is set to begin with a strike. Ustec, the basic teachers' union, rejects the government's agreement, while 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 shows remote work has become a core employment condition, with consequences beyond day-to-day logistics.
Teachers’ Strike Set for September 8 as Talks Stall in Catalonia
Catalonia’s basic education union confirmed a strike on September 8, and it went ahead. Talks with the government stalled over working conditions and class sizes, with language policy also in dispute.
Groundforce Staff Strike Disrupts Barcelona Airport Operations
More than 1,100 Groundforce employees at Barcelona-El Prat mobilized from August 4, before an indefinite strike over worsening working conditions began on September 18. The action could affect nearly 2 million passengers during the peak travel period.
Catalonia’s President Stands Firm After Pisa Report Error
Salvador Illa defends his government’s record after the Pisa report setback. He urges PP-led regions to back the new funding model, as daily transport disruptions and unrest in schools add pressure.
Renfe Strike Disrupts Summer Travel: 322 Trains at Risk Nationwide
A nationwide Renfe strike puts 322 trains at risk, including 27% of AVE and Long-Distance services. The Ministry has set minimum service levels to protect travel as Spain’s summer holidays begin.
Gadis Demands €1.2 Million From Unions Over June Strike Losses
Gadis is suing four unions and eight union leaders for €1.2 million, citing losses from a June strike in A Coruña. Labor groups have condemned the claim, calling it an attack on the right to strike.