Workers in Spain hold a general strike over the housing crisis

Updated 2026-11-11 · told from many outlets at once

Workers across Spain staged a general strike on Wednesday over housing issues. This action marks the first general strike in 14 years jointly supported by the country's two largest unions. The protest comes as the government approved emergency measures to aid tenants and limit evictions.

• The general strike is the first in 14 years jointly backed by Spain's two largest unions.
• The average rent in Spain nearly doubled over the last 10 years.
• UGT and CCOO reported early strike participation reached 90 percent at ports and in the automotive sector.
• Spain has a deficit of about 750,000 homes.
• The Spanish government approved emergency measures to limit evictions and aid tenants.

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