Spain’s first general strike in 14 years demands solutions to housing crisis
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- Less than three weeks before a national election that could catapult the far right to power, Spain's workers are striking on Wednesday to demand that the government remedy the nation's housing crisis.
- 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…
- Protests are also expected in the biggest cities less than three weeks before Spaniards vote in parliamentary elections.
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- The 24-hour walkout, called by Spain’s two biggest unions, is due to start on Wednesday.
- Workers across nearly all industries have taken to the picket lines as rents soar and the housing crunch worsens. The crisis is the main political debate ahead of Spain's November 29 elections.
- Strike disrupts public transport and industries amid demands for housing reform ahead of November 29 elections.