Spain’s Socialist Government-Backed General Strike Ends in Riots
Left-wing unions halted work over housing costs 18 days before a snap vote. The conservative opposition calls the walkout an ‘electoral strike.’
Spain’s first general strike in 14 years, supported by the Socialist government and called by left-wing unions, resulted in riots in Madrid and Barcelona. Protesters across the country blocked highways and industrial areas, demanding action on wages and rising housing costs. The strike drew criticism from conservative politicians who labeled it an attempt to influence the upcoming snap general election.
- Spain experienced its first general strike in 14 years on November 11.
- The strike was called by left-wing unions with support from Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist government.
- Riots occurred in Madrid and Barcelona.
- Protesters blocked highways and industrial areas nationwide.
- Public transport operated on reduced schedules.
- Thousands marched in major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia, and Zaragoza.
- The strike, supported by CCOO and UGT unions and tenants groups, focused on wages and rising housing costs.
- Conservative politicians criticized the strike as an attempt to sway votes before a snap general election.
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