Spanish unions call general strike over housing before snap election
Summary
Trade unions in Spain are planning a nationwide strike on November 11 because of rising housing costs and evictions. The strike comes just weeks before Spain's early election on November 29, where housing is a major issue for voters.Key Facts
- Spain’s two largest unions, UGT and CCOO, announced a general strike over housing problems.
- The strike date, November 11, still needs approval from other unions.
- This will be the first joint strike by these unions in 14 years.
- Spain faces a shortage of about 750,000 homes, expected to grow to over one million by 2028.
- Average rent is about 1,176 euros per month, nearly equal to a young person’s full salary.
- The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen in Madrid sparked mass protests across Spain.
- The government failed to pass emergency housing measures, leading Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to call an early election.
- Main election rivals are Prime Minister Sanchez, conservative leader Alberto Nunez Feijoo, and far-right leader Santiago Abascal.
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