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Tenants’ Unions Call Spain’s First General Strike Over Housing
Spain's Nov. 11 general strike was called over housing, with CCOO and UGT support. A timeline of the general strikes since 1988 shows what is different.
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General Strike Over Housing Halts Catalan Industry, Roads
Catalonia's first major general strike in 14 years, called over housing, drew 400,000 by organizers' count and 55,000 by police. Turnout figures differ.
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PP and Vox Call Spain’s General Strike a Political Circus
Spain's opposition says the general strike favors Pedro Sánchez's government, while ministers cleared agendas and Madrid saw closures and pickets.
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Barcelona General Strike Splits Unions and Employers on Turnout
Papers disagree on the Nov. 11 general strike: unions claim 84% turnout in Catalonia, employers say under 5%. Metro stopped seven hours; riots followed.
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Barcelona Housing Strike Draws 55,000 to Passeig de Gràcia
Barcelona's Nov. 11 housing strike ran transport at 25% minimum service at peak hours and drew 55,000 marchers, the Guàrdia Urbana said.
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Spain’s Ministers Clear Agendas as General Strike Begins
Spain's general strike over housing costs starts Wednesday, and Sánchez and ministers will hold no agenda. The government plans more cabinet meetings.
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Spain’s Nov. 11 General Strike Stays On After Puente Quits Over Crash
Spain's Nov. 11 general strike goes ahead after transport minister Óscar Puente quit over the Toledo crash. What it means before the Nov. 29 vote.