Spanish workers launch general strike over housing costs
Millions of Spanish workers joined a nationwide general strike to protest rising housing costs, causing transport delays and disruption weeks ahead of a snap general election.
Millions of workers across Spain staged a 24-hour general strike on Wednesday to protest the country's worsening housing crisis. Markings the nation's first general strike in 14 years, the movement received joint backing from major unions including UGT and CCOO alongside tenants' groups.
Demonstrations disrupted public transport networks, closed schools and universities, and forced business slowdowns across the eurozone's fourth-largest economy. Transport delays and minor incidents, such as burning tyres and roadblocks, were reported in several cities.
Protesters are demanding structural reforms to lower soaring rents and curb evictions. The nationwide labor action comes just weeks ahead of a snap general election scheduled for November 29, placing housing policy at the center of the political debate.
Sources: Bloomberg, Cyprus Mail, STV News, Sweden Herald, The Guardian
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
- The Guardian — Millions join Spain’s first general strike in 14 years in protest at rising housing costs
Earlier coverage
- Nov 12, 2026, 02:30 AM UTCMillions join general strike across Spain over escalating housing crisis