Millions join general strike across Spain over escalating housing crisis
Millions of workers across Spain joined a general strike over housing costs on Wednesday, causing transport disruptions nationwide weeks before a snap election.
Millions of workers across Spain participated in a nationwide 24-hour general strike on Wednesday to demand urgent structural reforms addressing the country's housing affordability crisis. The mass action, which marked Spain's first general strike in 14 years, was jointly called by major labor unions including UGT and CCOO alongside tenants' rights organizations.
Demonstrations caused widespread disruption to public transport networks, forced the closure of schools and universities, and slowed commercial activity across the country. Authorities reported minor incidents early in the day, including temporary roadblocks and burning tires in several cities.
The nationwide movement puts housing policy at the forefront of political debate just weeks ahead of a snap general election scheduled for November 29.
Sources: Bloomberg, Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, Sweden Herald
Sources
- Bloomberg — Spain’s Main Unions Hold Nationwide Strike Over Housing Costs
- Cyprus Mail — Spain hit by general strike over housing crisis
- Sweden Herald — Millions of Spanish Workers Join First General Strike in 14 Years Amid Housing Crisis
- STV News — Spain’s workers to strike over housing cost crisis ahead of a national election
- France24 — General strike over housing brings out tens of thousands in Spain
Earlier coverage
- Nov 11, 2026, 10:30 PM UTCSpanish workers launch general strike over housing costs