Spain Will Grind To A Halt In November As Unions Call First General Strike In 14 Years Over The Housing Crisis

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October 7, 2026

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It marks the first time since 2012 that Spain’s major class unions, including the CCOO and UGT, have thrown their full weight behind a general strike.

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