12/11/2026

Yesterday, on November 11, 2026, millions of people participated in Spain’s first general strike as a protest against the housing crisis. There were 90 demonstrations across Spain, with 400,000 people taking to the streets in Barcelona alone. The strike lasted for 24 hours, marking Spain’s first general strike in 14 years.

According to reports, many schools and universities were closed or operating at minimal capacity. In Madrid, labor activities added to an ongoing teachers’ strike that began about a month ago to demand better working conditions.

The strike was organized by tenant associations and later supported by labor unions against the deepening housing crisis in Spain.

Unions participated heavily in the demonstrations and strike, with news reports indicating 90% participation in the automotive sector and ports, and 82% in waste collection. They noted that participation across the country was uneven, with the strongest support reported in coastal regions such as Catalonia and Andalusia, where the rise in housing costs has been particularly severe.

The Tenants’ Confederation association described the strike as successful, stating in a press release that approximately 4 million people had participated by midday.