APTOPIX Spain General Strike
A woman walks through Atocha train station during a nationwide general strike over the country's housing crisis in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.
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Millions of workers in Spain are striking to demand government action on the housing crisis. This is Spain’s first general strike in 14 years and is causing major disruptions in public transport and factories. Many schools and universities are closed or operating minimally. The strike, led by unions UGT and CCOO, highlights the struggle for accessible housing, with rent prices nearly doubling in the last decade. The walkout on Wednesday comes ahead of a national election and could impact the political landscape. The left hopes the strike will refocus attention on housing, while the right warns of potential chaos.
