Spain's first general strike in 14 years hits transport and industry over housing crisis
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Workers across Spain staged the country's first general strike in 14 years on November 11, 2026, led by unions CCOO and UGT, halting public transport, closing schools and disrupting factories in response to soaring rents and evictions. The action follows the eviction and death of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, which became a symbol of the crisis. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's emergency housing decrees were rejected by opposition parties, prompting him to call a snap election for November 29. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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