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Unions and staff hold general strike in Seville over housing and public services

Sevilla, Andalusia, Spain · Nov 11, 2026

Is it still on?

YESHappening today, Nov 11.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters are demonstrating against high housing costs, low wages, rising prices, and the state of public services.
What they want
The unions are demanding improvements to public services, better wages, and increased access to housing.
What changed
Nov 11: Unions and staff initiated a general strike across Seville, with planned marches and pickets despite adverse weather warnings.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Improved access to housing
  • Higher wages
  • Defense of public services
  • Lower prices

Organised by: UGT, CCOO, CGT, Sindicato de Inquilinas

What authorities say

The management of Canal Sur stated they engaged in dialogue and offered alternative programming proposals to maintain essential public services, but expressed regret that no agreement was reached with the union committee. Source: 22

The full story

On November 11, 2026, unions including UGT, CCOO, CGT, and the Sindicato de Inquilinas initiated a general strike in Seville, the first in 14 years. The action focuses on grievances regarding housing accessibility, low wages, and the quality of public services. Throughout the day, participants organized informational pickets at various locations, including Mercasevilla, Tussam, and the headquarters of the Confederación de Empresarios de Sevilla. A main demonstration is scheduled for the evening, moving from the glorieta Juan de Austria to the Setas de la Encarnación. While the strike is ongoing, organizers noted that severe weather warnings from Aemet may impact the planned activities. Separately, the management of Canal Sur reported that negotiations with their strike committee failed to reach an agreement regarding service maintenance during the walkout.

Timeline

  1. Canal Sur management issued a statement confirming that negotiations with the strike committee did not result in an agreement.2

  2. Unions and staff began a general strike in Seville with pickets at various workplaces and planned marches throughout the day.1

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