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AI-generated illustration: Fictional poster depicting the general strike scheduled for Wednesday, 11 November 2026, in Spain.

Only around one in five workers say they intend to join Wednesday’s nationwide strike. With Spain heading towards a general election, the unusual protest has sparked controversy over the role of trade unions and their relationship with the government. Spain…

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General strike in Spain on Wednesday 11 November: Why is this one different – and why are so few workers expected to take part?