Spain sees widespread disruption in first general strike for 14 years

Spain sees widespread disruption in first general strike for 14 years

Protests are also expected in the biggest cities less than three weeks before Spaniards vote in parliamentary elections.

11 Nov, 14:06

Millions join Spain’s first general strike in 14 years in protest at rising housing costs

The 24-hour stoppage has drawn high participation across sectors and comes weeks before election in which far right could gain power Millions of people across Spain have joined the country’s first general strike in 14 years, setting up picket lines to protest against soaring housing prices before an election in which the far right could be catapulted into power. At the centre of Wednesday’s nationwide 24-hour stoppag…

11 Nov, 13:54

Spain roiled by first general strike in 14 years

Unions stage action over soaring housing costs and low wages ahead of November 29 snap election

11 Nov, 10:40