Spain general strike over housing and living costs

Al Jazeera EnglishXWed 11 Nov, 08:10

Tens of thousands of people in Spain have gone on strike, heeding calls by the country's unions for a nationwide walkout under the slogan: “Salarios, vivienda y precios” – or “wages, housing, and prices”. We spoke to some protesters about their demands

The HinduRSSWed 11 Nov, 08:23

Spain’s first general strike in 14 years brings clashing social and political desires to the fore The two main unions calling for the strike, UGT and CCOO, reported widespread participation in the early hours “with significant work stoppages in strategic sectors

France 24RSSWed 11 Nov, 08:29

Spain’s general strike puts housing crisis at centre of upcoming elections For the first time in 14 years, millions of Spanish workers are striking across the country Wednesday to demand action on a major housing crisis and the rising cost of living. The expected disruptions to

Associated PressBlueskyWed 11 Nov, 08:30

Spain’s first general strike in 14 years brings clashing social and political desires to the fore ahead of a national election on Nov. 29.

ReutersBlueskyWed 11 Nov, 08:35

Workers across Spain stage first general strike in 14 years in anger over housing Spanish workers went on a general strike on Wednesday, setting up ​picket lines despite stormy weather in a mass protest against the country's housing affordability crisis a few weeks before ‌a sna

NPRRSSWed 11 Nov, 09:54

Spain's first general strike in 14 years demands solutions to housing crisis Less than three weeks before a national election that could catapult the far right to power, Spain's workers are striking on Wednesday to demand that the government remedy the nation's housing crisis.

Al JazeeraRSSWed 11 Nov, 10:18

Spain’s first general strike in 14 years begins Strike disrupts public transport and industries amid demands for housing reform ahead of November 29 elections.

Al JazeeraRSSTue 10 Nov, 18:07

Spain braces for nationwide walkout as anger over housing, costs boils over The 24-hour walkout, called by Spain’s two biggest unions, is due to start on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera EnglishXTue 10 Nov, 19:15

Spain is bracing for a nationwide general strike over soaring rents and the cost of living, as a deepening housing crisis fuels social unrest weeks before a crucial election. 🔗 :