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Spanish Unions Press Ahead With Wednesday General Strike in Solidarity With Palestinians

Minimum-service decrees keep emergency care at full capacity, with public transport limited to 30 percent.

Overview

  • CC OO and UGT say the nationwide action will proceed to denounce Israel’s actions and press for an end to commercial ties with the country.
  • Unions maintain the call despite reports of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and ongoing hostage exchanges, citing caution and skepticism about its durability.
  • The general stoppage is set for 11:00 to 14:00, with alternative hours for shift workers, while the education sector is called to strike for the entire day.
  • Authorities have set minimum services including 100 percent coverage for emergencies, hospital care equivalent to a holiday, and a 30 percent level of public transport.
  • Student participation expands as the Universitat de València assembly joins the strike and the university tells faculty that absences will not affect grades, with evening demonstrations announced in Valencia, Castelló and Alicante.