Spain Faces 24-Hour General Strike Over Housing Crisis

Spaniards shut down country over high housing prices

People across Spain have shut down businesses, factories and the country’s rail system as part of a general strike. The action comes as many in the country grapple with rising rents and home ownership costs.

Spain's housing crisis sparks first nationwide general strike in 14 years

Spain's first nationwide general strike in 14 years disrupted transport, factories and ports as unions and tenant groups demanded action on soaring rents ahead of November 29 elections.

Strikes in Spain becomes the largest in 14 years

According to estimates by trade unions CC OO and UGT, 4 million people took to the streets. Among the main demands of the protesters are ensuring access to housing and increasing wages.@DDGeopolitics

Millions voice their fury in Spanish general strike – as the right gains ground in polls

The day of mass rallies in every major Spanish city called for action on salaries, housing and prices ahead of the country’s general election on November 29.

Spanish workers strike over housing costs ahead of national election

Millions of Spanish workers went on strike Wednesday to protest housing costs, shutting down stores and stalling public transportation in the nation's first general walkout in 14 years.