Spain heads toward its most labor unrest since the 2008 crisis

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  A housing-related general strike is pushing Spain toward its most labor unrest since the 2008 crisis.

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  Ordinary strikes have drawn more than half a million workers so far this year.

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  Doctors, teachers and industry workers have taken part in the stoppages.

Who

Workers, including doctors, teachers and industry workers.

What

A housing-related general strike is adding to labor unrest, while ordinary strikes have drawn more than half a million workers.

When

So far in 2026.

Where

Spain.

Why

The general strike is over housing; the sources do not explain the reasons for the other stoppages.

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