General strike in Spain over housing crisis and wages
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CC OO, UGT, Tenants' Union
Spain
November 11, 2026
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Major Spanish unions CC OO and UGT called for a general strike on November 11. The strike protests the housing affordability crisis and stagnant wages. Participation is expected to be uneven across regions.
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