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Madrid public university funding strikes

Overview

Six public universities in Madrid have announced strikes scheduled for November 4 and 5. Protest platforms and labor unions, including CCOO, CGT, CNT, and UGT, claim that regional government policies have led to “economic asphyxiation” and the “privatization of the education sector.” Critics argue that university investment has stagnated at 0.4% of GDP, failing to meet the 1% mandated by state law, and have characterized a previous multi-year funding plan as “a scam.”

In response, the Community of Madrid's government has criticized the upcoming actions, labeling them “political strikes” that take students and families hostage. Regional officials contend that the protests lack negotiable demands and maintain that the government is meeting sector agreements, noting the recent addition of 1,200 teachers and 300 administrative staff to the system.

Entities

Rey Juan Carlos University · Confederación General del Trabajo · Argentina · Complutense University of Madrid · Consejo Interuniversitario Nacional

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