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Spanish trade unions contact Portuguese structures for possible Iberian strike against housing crisis

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Briefings

Spanish CCOO Secretary-General Unai Sordo confirmed contacts with Portuguese unions to coordinate a potential Iberian general strike against housing crisis, potentially named 'Saramago' if Portugal joins Spain's November 11th protest. Both major Portuguese unions (CGTP and UGT) declined to commit to a general strike at this time, citing different timing needs. The Spanish housing movement, led by the Confederation of Tenants, mobilized thousands via Madrid camps since September 23, prompting early legislative elections. The strike aims to demand dignified wages for decent housing, supported by transnational solidarity movements.

Key points

• Unai Sordo, Secretary-General of CCOO, confirmed direct contacts with Portuguese unions to coordinate a potential Iberian general strike against the housing crisis.
• The Spanish housing movement mobilized thousands via Madrid camps since September 23, prompting early legislative elections in Spain.

Context

Spanish CCOO and UGT are coordinating with Portuguese unions to potentially join a general strike on November 11th against housing crisis. The Spanish housing movement mobilized thousands via Madrid camps since September 23, prompting early legislative elections in Spain. The strike aims to demand dignified wages for decent housing, supported by transnational solidarity movements.

Limitations

Portuguese unions declined to commit to a general strike at this time, citing different timing needs. Specific numbers of Spanish protesters and exact impact of the 'Saramago' strike name remain unconfirmed.

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