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Spain housing crisis general strike

Overview

Spain is preparing for a 24-hour general strike on November 11, 2026, driven by a national housing crisis, rising rents, and stagnant wages. This mobilization marks the first joint strike by the country’s two largest labor unions, Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) and Unión General de Trabajadores (UGT), since 2012. The movement has been heavily influenced by social activism, particularly the Sindicato de Inquilinas, and has expanded to include independentist left-wing groups in the Catalan Countries and feminist organizations in Madrid.

Protesters are demanding structural changes to combat the ‘rentier system’ and speculative real estate practices. Specific economic demands include a 7% increase in the minimum wage for the current year and securing annual wage increases of 4% to 7% through a state collective bargaining agreement. To address the 2027 statutory minimum wage (SMI), unions have proposed raising the monthly gross pay from €1,221 to €1,306. In response, Labor Minister Yolanda Díaz has requested that the advisory commission submit its SMI proposal by early November, aiming to finalize the increase before the general elections scheduled for November 29.

Regional mobilization is intensifying. In the Balearic Islands, this represents the first major joint action by CCOO and UGT in 14 years. In Leganés, local committees are organizing to advocate for rent reductions, the regulation of room contracts, and an end to evictions. In A Coruña, the ‘Toka’ app has been launched to coordinate activities involving over 30 unions and associations. Other demands include the repeal of the ‘Ley Mordaza’ and increased investment in public housing. The Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE) has criticized the mobilization, labeling it a ‘political strike.’

Entities

UGT · CCOO · Spain · CEOE · Unai Sordo

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  • "The CEOE president announced the organization will challenge the strike in court, labeling it 'electoral' rather than labor-based." elpais.com · lamanyana.cat · www.eldiario.es

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    "The CEOE has decided not to appeal the November 11 general strike call." www.lavanguardia.com · www.cantabriaeconomica.com

    The first claim states the CEOE will challenge the strike in court, while the second states they have decided not to appeal it.

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Labor unions call for general strike in Zamora

    Labor unions CCOO and UGT have called for a general strike in Zamora, Spain, on November 11 to protest economic precariousness and the rising cost of living.

  2. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Spain general strike scheduled for November 11 over housing crisis

    Spanish unions CCOO and UGT have called for a general strike on November 11, focusing on the housing crisis, wage increases, and reduced working hours.

  3. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Basque President criticizes upcoming general strike

    Basque President Imanol Pradales has criticized the November 11 general strike, citing its timing before elections and inconsistent motivations among unions CCOO, UGT, ELA, and LAB.

  4. [POLITICS] 19 sources
    Spain prepares for general strike on November 11

    Spanish unions CCOO and UGT have called for a general strike on November 11 to protest the housing crisis and low wages, supported by various social movements and consumer groups.

  5. [POLITICS] 13 sources
    Spanish unions call general strike for November 11 over housing and wages

    Spanish unions have called for a general strike on November 11, 2026, demanding wage increases and housing reforms. The CEOE plans to legally challenge the strike, calling it 'electoral.'

  6. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Catalan Countries independentist groups support November 11 general strike

    Independentist left-wing groups in the Catalan Countries have declared support for a general strike on November 11 to protest economic conditions and neoliberal policies.

  7. [INTERNATIONAL] 51 sources
    Spanish unions call for general strike and 7% minimum wage hike

    Spanish unions CCOO and UGT have called a general strike for November 11, demanding a 7% minimum wage increase for 2027 and better access to affordable housing.

  8. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Spain labor unions call general strike for November 11

    Spanish unions CC. OO. and UGT have called a general strike for November 11 to protest housing costs and wage issues, amid debates over the strike's political timing ahead of general elections.

  9. [POLITICS] 37 sources
    Spain faces general strike on November 11 over housing crisis

    Spain's major unions CCOO and UGT have called for a 24-hour general strike on November 11, 2026, to protest the housing crisis and rising costs, ahead of the November 29 general elections.

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