From The New Indian Express
Center Owned by Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.Spain's first general strike in 14 years brings clashing social and political desires to the fore
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Millions of Spanish workers launched the country’s first general strike in 14 years on Wednesday, demanding that the government address the housing crisis less than three weeks before a national election that could catapult the far right to power. The strike was called by the two main unions, UGT and CCOO, which said participation was widespread in the early hours and that significant work stoppages occurred in strategic sectors. The action is expected to cause delays.
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Millions of workers across Spain participate in the nation's first general strike in 14 years to demand government action over skyrocketing rents and a worsening housing crisis.
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center · 2 outlets
BARCELONA: Millions of Spain’s workers are striking Wednesday to demand that the government remedy the nation’s housing crisis less than three weeks before a national election that could catapult the far right to power. Spain’s first general strike in 14 years is expected to cause delays to the…
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BARCELONA: Millions of Spain’s workers are striking Wednesday to demand that the government remedy the nation’s housing crisis less than three weeks before a national election that could catapult the far right to power. Spain’s first general strike in 14 years is expected to cause delays to the…
