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Spain's main unions call first general strike since 2012

Original: The main unions have called a general strike for November 11 – the first such stoppage in Spain since 2012 – to crank up

Spain's main trade unions have called a general strike for November 11, the country's first such stoppage since 2012. The action is aimed at increasing pressure over housing and related grievances. It comes amid a period of political turmoil, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez having launched his campaign for a snap November election. The coincidence of the strike with the election campaign is drawing attention.

Why now: The strike coincides with Spain's snap November election campaign, sharpening attention on housing pressure and political instability.

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• The main unions have called a general strike for November 11 – the first such stoppage in Spain since 2012 – to crank up the pressure over housing and ... Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez launched his campaign for a snap November election on Saturday. The vote comes as a… · strike@libranet.de · 2

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