Unions call general strike in Alicante on November 11 over wages and housing
Trade unions and social groups plan marches and a general strike in Alicante and Elche on November 11 to demand higher wages, affordable housing, and lower prices.
KEY POINTS
- General strike called for November 11 in Alicante province
- CCOO, UGT, Intersindical, CGT, CNT, and housing unions support the call
- Marches scheduled at 6 p.m. in Alicante and Elche
- CGT in Catalonia held training sessions on strike organization and strikebreakers
- Unions demand wage increases, collective bargaining, and affordable housing
Unions and social collectives in Alicante have called a general strike for November 11. CCOO, UGT, Intersindical, CGT, CNT, the Tenants' Union, and housing unions from Carolines and Zona Norte are behind the call. They expect very high participation and a massive demonstration.
The protest covers wages, housing, prices, working hours, and public services. Organizers denounce what they call business greed and say basic rights are being turned into businesses linked to speculation. They cite labor precariousness, housing hardship, and deterioration of the common good.
“We fight for the right to housing for the working class and decent wages. Against the entire political class! Up with wages and down with the housing business!”
In Alicante city, the march will start at 6 p.m. from the steps of IES Jorge Juan. In Elche, it will depart from Plaza de las Chimeneas. Additional demonstrations are planned in Valencia and Castellon.
CCOO Alicante-Les Marines described the mobilization as historic for uniting unions and social movements. It said it is receiving support from other entities and individuals.
In Catalonia, CGT has organized training sessions on how to make the November 11 strike massive. Former Catalan general secretary Ermengol Gassiot led a session on presenting the strike in workplaces and dealing with strikebreakers. CGT also held a concentration at Plaza Universidad in Barcelona.
The Guardia Civil canceled part of the report, so no further details from that source are included.
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