Spain Strikes
Spain: national doctors’ strike one week per month Feb–Jun
ActiveDoctors’ unions call an indefinite national strike structured as one week per month (first wave Feb–Jun) to demand a specific medical Statute; first stoppage is Feb 16–20.
Castilla-La Mancha: doctors call intermittent indefinite strike (Feb 19–20 and in June)
ActiveThe regional medical union CESM Castilla-La Mancha has called an intermittent, indefinite strike across the SESCAM health service. After initial days this week, further stoppages continue on February 19–20, with additional days on June 15, 17 and 19, demanding career progression restoration and staffing improvements. This action is separate from, and in addition to, the national doctors’ strike.
La Rioja: strikes in eldercare residences and day centres from March, indefinite from April 13
TodayUnions CCOO, UGT, CSIF and USO have announced 12 strike days in March–April in La Rioja’s eldercare residences and day centres over pay, hours and staffing ratios, with an indefinite strike starting April 13 if no agreement is reached.
Madrid-Barajas: SATE baggage system maintenance workers strike every Thursday and Sunday (Mar 7–May 31)
ActiveThe union Alternativa Social de Clase (ASC) has active stoppages at the Automated Baggage Handling System (SATE) maintenance contractors Outsmart Assistance and Totseriman at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. From March 7 the schedule was modified to 05:00–07:00 and 13:00–15:00 every Thursday and Sunday; the State set 50% minimum staffing through May 31.
Bizkaia: eleven strike days in the graphic arts/printing sector from March 17
TodayELA and LAB have called 11 strike days in Bizkaia’s graphic arts sector over a stalled agreement, with stoppages on March 17, 18, 20, 23–27, 30–31 and April 1.
Málaga Metro: new partial strike days called for March 30, April 1 and 2
TodayCSIF Málaga has added new partial strike days at Metro de Málaga (after earlier March stoppages) amid a deadlock in the IV Collective Agreement talks; minimum service orders have been issued by the Andalusian government.
Groundforce ground-handling: indefinite strike with partial stoppages at 12 airports
TodayUnions CCOO, UGT and USO launched an indefinite strike at Groundforce with three daily stoppage windows; the action affects baggage and ramp services at 12 major Aena airports and continues into April unless an agreement is reached.
Bilbao: Sanatorio Bilbaíno staff on indefinite strike over mass dismissals
TodayELA–STV called an indefinite, total strike at Sanatorio Bilbaíno starting March 2 to oppose dismissals of the entire workforce; the stoppage continues into April.
Amurrio: Tubos Reunidos plant on indefinite strike against layoffs and steel shop closure
TodayThe majority of the works council (ELA, LAB and ESK) called an indefinite strike at Tubos Reunidos’ Amurrio plant from mid-March to oppose a 301‑job ERE, closure of the steel shop and outsourcing plans; the strike continues into April.
Menzies Aviation ground handling: seven 24‑hour strike days during Easter week
TomorrowUGT has called nationwide 24‑hour strikes at Menzies Aviation Ibérica and Menzies Ground Services on April 2–6 (following earlier dates on March 28–29) over pay and employment terms under the handling sector agreement.
State Meteorological Agency (AEMET): 24‑hour strike on April 3
In 2 daysCSIF, UGT and CCOO have called a 24‑hour nationwide strike at AEMET on April 3 to demand staffing increases and better working conditions; the previous strike on March 29 has passed.
Valencian Community: one‑day education strike set for March 31
PastEducation unions STEPV, CSIF, CCOO and UGT have called a one‑day strike on March 31 over pay, ratios, workload and infrastructure; they also warn of possible indefinite action from May if there is no progress.
Groundforce (Globalia) ground handling staff launch indefinite partial strike at 12 airports
PastGround handling workers at Groundforce will begin an indefinite strike with partial stoppages in three time windows (05:00–07:00, 11:00–17:00, 22:00–00:00) starting March 30, affecting major Aena airports including Madrid-Barajas and Barcelona-El Prat. Unions cite breaches of basic labor rights and disputes over the collective agreement.
Mundaka animal-feed plant strike continues through March 28
PastWorkers at BARNA S.A. in Mundaka are on strike for multiple days between March 23–28 over labor demands; the action continues on March 27–28.
Barcelona: SARA domestic-violence support service on indefinite Friday strikes
PastWorkers at Barcelona’s municipal SARA (Servei d’Atenció, Recuperació i Acollida) launched an indefinite strike every Friday, maintaining only urgent services, to demand more staffing and resources; union sections Intersindical and Ábacos back the action.
CaixaBank workers hold 24-hour strike on day of Annual General Meeting
PastAll unions representing CaixaBank staff called a 24‑hour strike for March 27 over high commercial pressure, deteriorating working climate and to demand negotiations on structural changes to workload and targets. Actions coincide with the bank’s AGM.
Valencian Community: SEMAF calls strike at FGV (Metrovalencia and TRAM d’Alacant) Mar 13–26
PastSEMAF has announced partial stoppages at Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana: Metrovalencia on March 13–19, 24 and 26, and TRAM d’Alacant on March 13, 16, 18, 20, 24 and 26, to demand safety improvements and organizational changes. Schedules vary by day and include multiple peak‑hour windows.
Mijas (Málaga): municipal workers call one‑day strike for March 26
PastMunicipal employees in Mijas have called a one‑day strike on March 26 to demand a new labour agreement and job stabilization after stalled talks with the council.
Barcelona: Port Nou terminal workers to strike on March 13, 19 and 26
PastFollowing eight dismissals, Coordinadora‑USTP announced three strike days at Terminal Port Nou (Bergé) demanding reinstatement and protesting staffing cuts they say harm safety and daily operations.
Asturias: nine strike days in the auxiliary metal/assembly sector in March
PastUGT FICA Asturias and CCOO de Industria have called 24-hour strikes across the auxiliary metal/assembly sector on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays over three consecutive weeks in March due to a deadlock with FEMETAL in collective bargaining.
Alicante: Solvia employees call a one‑day strike over return‑to‑office policy
PastUGT has called a one‑day strike at real‑estate servicer Solvia on March 26 to protest the unilateral rollback of telework without negotiation, citing impacts on work‑life balance.
Álava: social-care workers at Fundación Beti Gizartean to strike on March 16, 24–25
PastLAB has called limited strikes at Fundación Beti Gizartean: a five-hour stoppage on March 16, and 24-hour strikes on March 24 and 25, according to the Basque Government’s active-strikes bulletin.
Galicia: O’MEGA launches indefinite primary-care doctors’ strike
PastThe O’MEGA union has called an indefinite strike of primary-care doctors in Galicia over workload, staffing and pay; the action started on March 2 and continues beyond March 24, disrupting consultations across the region.
Carcaixent (Valencian Community): waste collection workers on strike; emergency declared
PastWorkers of the contractor providing refuse collection in Carcaixent are on strike, prompting the town to declare a health emergency; the stoppage continues as of March 24 while an external firm removes accumulated waste.
Álava (Vitoria‑Gasteiz): Azul Handling ground staff indefinite strike continues
PastUGT reports an indefinite 24‑hour‑a‑day strike by Azul Handling Spain staff in Vitoria‑Gasteiz (Ryanair group ground handling), ongoing since October 1, 2025 and still active as of March 24, 2026.
Ceuta: building and facilities cleaning workers call March strikes
PastUGT and CCOO have called three 24‑hour strikes across the city’s building and facilities cleaning sector due to a blocked collective agreement. The walkouts will affect cleaning services in schools, the University Hospital, health centers, and public and private sites.
Catalonia: week‑long teachers’ strike set for March 16–20
PastCatalan education unions have called a five‑day teachers’ strike for March 16–20 over pay, staffing ratios and workload, following a February 11 walkout and stalled talks with the Education Department.
Málaga: Metro workers announce partial strikes on March 12 and 20
PastMetro de Málaga staff, represented by CCOO, will hold partial stoppages over stalled collective bargaining: Mar 12 (08:30–11:30) and Mar 20 (19:00–21:00). Unions warn of possible indefinite action over Semana Santa if no progress is made.
BBVA Technology: two‑day strike over pay freeze on March 19–20
PastCCOO has called a two‑day strike at BBVA Technology to protest prolonged salary freezes and to demand across‑the‑board increases, affecting the bank’s IT operations in Spain.
Álava: Tubos Reunidos (Amurrio) workers begin indefinite strike over 301 layoffs
PastThe majority of the works council at Tubos Reunidos’ Amurrio plant (ELA, LAB, ESK) has launched an indefinite strike to oppose a collective dismissal plan affecting 301 jobs and the closure of the steel mill.
Bilbao: Sanatorio Bilbaíno staff on indefinite strike from March 2 against workforce dismissals
PastWorkers at Sanatorio Bilbaíno, represented by ELA, are on an indefinite strike from March 2 in opposition to dismissals; the Basque Government’s active-strikes bulletin lists the action as an open-ended, total stoppage.
Gipuzkoa (Basque Country): care home workers to strike Feb 26–27 and Mar 17–18
PastUnion ELA has called sector-wide strikes in eldercare residences across Gipuzkoa on February 26–27 and March 17–18 over stalled bargaining, staffing ratios, and pay conditions.
Bizkaia: building and facilities cleaning workers strike on Feb 25 and in mid‑March
PastProvince‑wide cleaning workers in Bizkaia, led by ELA and LAB, have called 24‑hour stoppages across the building and facilities cleaning sector. After action on Feb 24–25, further strike days are planned for Mar 16 and 18; municipal services such as interior cleaning in towns like Ugao‑Miraballes and Bilbao will be affected.
Álava: one‑day strike in the Social Intervention sector on March 18
PastUnions ELA, LAB, CCOO and ESK called a province‑wide strike in Álava’s Social Intervention sector on March 18 over a stalled collective agreement.
Basque Country and Navarra: general strike on March 17 for a €1,500 regional minimum wage
PastELA, LAB, Steilas, Hiru and Etxalde have called a general strike on March 17 across Euskadi and Navarra to demand a regional minimum wage of €1,500 and pay improvements; dozens of social movements have announced support.
Tarifa (Cádiz): indefinite strike at Virgen de la Luz nursery school from March 16
PastStaff at the Escuela Infantil Virgen de la Luz will begin an indefinite strike over chronic understaffing and lack of resources as enrolment has grown without equivalent increases in support and cleaning personnel.
Basque Country: indefinite strike at CAF Turnkey Engineering from March 16
PastWorkers at CAF Turnkey Engineering in the Basque Country have called an indefinite strike starting March 16, affecting 24/7 shifts (06:00–14:00, 14:00–22:00, 22:00–06:00), per the Basque Government’s active-strikes bulletin.
Pontevedra (Vigo–Nigrán–O Porriño): BorgWarner workers on indefinite strike
PastThe works council at BorgWarner Emissions Systems Spain has called an indefinite strike across its three Pontevedra sites (Vigo–Zamáns, Nigrán–Porto do Molle, and O Porriño–A Granxa) over dismissals and alleged breaches of the collective agreement; the stoppage began on March 9 and continues.
Vitoria-Gasteiz: indefinite strike at Azul Handling (Ryanair ground handling) ongoing
PastUGT maintains an indefinite strike at Azul Handling Spain (Ryanair group’s ground-handling contractor) at Vitoria-Gasteiz airport; the action has been ongoing since October 1, 2025 and remains active.
Bilbao: indefinite strike at Sanatorio Bilbaino private hospital
PastELA-STV has called an indefinite strike at the private hospital Sanatorio Bilbaino starting March 2, 2026, according to the Basque Government’s active-strikes bulletin; the stoppage continues.
Irun: indefinite strike at Servicios del Txingudi (water utility)
PastELA has an indefinite strike at Servicios del Txingudi in Irun (water capture, treatment and distribution) active since February 11, 2026, per the Basque Government’s active-strikes bulletin.
Galicia: O’Mega calls indefinite strike in primary care
PastPrimary care doctors in Galicia, represented by O’Mega, are on an indefinite strike that began in early March; protests on March 3 in A Coruña, Vigo, and Monforte confirmed the action is underway.
Avilés (Asturias): dockworkers extend strike with daily partial stoppages through March 15
PastDockworkers at the Port of Avilés have expanded their action to all days, including weekends, with alternating hourly stoppages each day until at least March 15, demanding preservation of the Port Employment Center (CPE).
Tubos Reunidos (Amurrio): 24‑hour strikes Mar 9–10 and partial stoppages Mar 11–15
PastAt the Amurrio plant, workers called two 24‑hour strikes on March 9 and 10 and five four‑hour‑per‑shift stoppages from March 11 to 15 to oppose the company’s ERE that would cut 301 jobs group‑wide.
A Coruña (Galicia): primary care doctors call strike for March 12
PastPrimary care physicians in A Coruña announced a one‑day strike on March 12 to demand workload limits (maximum 30 patients per day), more staff and an urgent reorganization of services.
Galicia: CIG‑Saúde calls primary care strike for March 12
PastCIG‑Saúde announces a one‑day strike in SERGAS primary care on March 12, citing a “critical situation” and lack of structural solutions from the regional health department.
Basque Country: three‑day strike in public‑school canteens March 10–12
PastCanteen staff in public schools (direct management) will strike March 10–12 over stalled negotiations on pay updates, staffing ratios, workloads and minimum hours; LAB has joined ELA’s call and the Education Department acknowledged the dates, advising schools on contingency measures.
Bilbao: indefinite strike at Sanatorio Bilbaíno hospital
PastELA has registered an indefinite strike at Sanatorio Bilbaíno starting March 2; the action continues into mid‑March amid disputes over working conditions.
Barcelona: one‑day total strike in municipal social services on March 10
PastAfter weeks of partial walkouts, unions announce a full‑day strike at Barcelona’s social services to protest a new municipal agreement they say worsens conditions and excludes care staff from 35‑hour measures.
Vitoria-Gasteiz: indefinite strike by Ryanair group ground-handling staff (Azul Handling)
PastGround-handling employees for Ryanair group at Vitoria-Gasteiz (Foronda) are on an indefinite strike; authorities list the action as active. A national outlet also reports renewed stoppages at Azul Handling in March.
Galicia: indefinite strike by primary care doctors (O’Mega)
PastThe O’Mega union launched an indefinite primary care doctors’ strike in Galicia at the start of March; it remained active into this week with thousands of consultations canceled.
Pontevedra (Galicia): indefinite strike at BorgWarner plants from March 9
PastThe works council at BorgWarner Emissions Systems Spain calls an indefinite strike starting March 9 over alleged breaches of the collective agreement, dismissals and unilateral work changes across its Zamáns, Porto do Molle (Nigrán) and O Porriño sites; multiple unions back the action.
CaixaBank staff to hold nationwide one‑hour strike on March 9
PastEmployee representatives at CaixaBank have called a nationwide one‑hour work stoppage on Monday, March 9 (12:00–13:00; 11:00–12:00 in the Canary Islands), alongside rallies in Madrid and Barcelona, to protest workload pressure and demand improvements to pay and conditions.
Tubos Reunidos (Trapagaran): 24‑hour strike on March 9 over planned layoffs
PastWorkers at Tubos Reunidos’ plant in Valle de Trápaga‑Trapagaran will stage a 24‑hour strike on March 9, coinciding with the end of ERE consultations that propose 301 redundancies across the group.
Andalusia, Ceuta and Melilla: 24‑hour general strike on March 8 (CGT)
PastCGT Andalucía, Ceuta y Melilla and CGT have called a 24‑hour general strike on March 8 affecting all public and private sectors. The Andalusian government set minimum services including 50% for commuter/medium‑ and long‑distance rail and metropolitan rail, and 50% for urban buses and trams in peak hours; educational centres and essential health and emergency services will operate with minimum staffing.
A Coruña (Galicia): O’Mega launches indefinite primary care doctors’ strike
PastThe O’Mega doctors’ union began an indefinite strike in primary care in A Coruña on March 2; the action remains active as of March 6 amid disputes over staffing, workloads and talks with the regional health service.
Málaga: indefinite strike at municipal sewer and drainage maintenance contractor
PastWorkers at UTE Málaga Redes Saneamiento (FCC–Aqualia) continue an indefinite strike into March, demanding a first collective agreement with better pay, recognition of job hazards, and predictable scheduling; actions include a sit-in at EMASA headquarters.
Alicante (L’Alcoià–El Comtat): indefinite strike at interurban bus operator La Alcoyana
PastDrivers at Automóviles La Alcoyana (Vectalia) continue an indefinite strike affecting the Alcoy–Alicante route and local services; on March 2 a court ordered lower minimum-service levels, but the work stoppage continues.
Catalonia (FGC): five-day train drivers’ strike on Feb 24–25 and Mar 2–4, 2026
PastThe rail drivers’ union SEMAF has called five strike days at Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya over safety guarantees. The Catalan Government set minimum services of 50% at peak hours on Feb 24–25 and 66% during the Mobile World Congress on Mar 2–4.
Móstoles: teachers call partial strike at two public high schools on March 4
PastStaff at IES Rayuela and IES Miguel de Cervantes will hold a two-hour work stoppage on March 4 to protest shortages of non‑teaching staff and deteriorating facilities; a rally is also planned the same day.
Spain (multiple regions): indefinite strike by Pegasus Aviación emergency helicopter pilots
PastPilots and copilots at Pegasus Aviación, which flies emergency and wildfire aircraft for regional and state authorities, began an open‑ended strike from February 1, 2026 over scheduling and pay. Authorities have imposed minimum services due to the essential nature of emergency response; the stoppage continues into late February.
Málaga: indefinite strike at municipal sewer and drainage maintenance contractor
PastWorkers at UTE Málaga Redes Saneamiento launched an indefinite strike from February 1, 2026, demanding a sector agreement with better pay, recognition of job hazards, and predictable schedules. The Andalusian government set minimum services; staff also staged a sit‑in at EMASA headquarters.
Irun and Hondarribia (Gipuzkoa): indefinite strike at Txingudiko Zerbitzuak (water and waste services)
PastThe workforce of Txingudiko Zerbitzuak, which provides water and waste services for Irun and Hondarribia, began an open‑ended strike on February 11, 2026 over stalled bargaining, wage erosion, and job classification disputes. Essential minimum services are maintained.
Galicia: O’Mega calls indefinite primary care doctors’ strike from March 2
PastThe O’Mega union will resume an indefinite strike across SERGAS primary care (family doctors and pediatricians) starting March 2, citing lack of dialogue and unresolved staffing and workload issues.
Galicia: O’MEGA launches indefinite primary‑care doctors’ strike from March 2
PastThe medical union O’MEGA began an open‑ended strike across SERGAS primary care demanding patient‑cap limits (around 30/day) and workload relief after talks with the regional Health Department collapsed.
Córdoba: tower‑crane operators on indefinite strike over 2026 pay supplement
PastCCOO and UGT report 100% participation in a province‑wide indefinite strike by tower‑crane operators, demanding the revision for 2026 of the ‘dedication supplement’ agreed as a transitional measure in 2025; employers’ group Construcor has refused to update it.
Alcoi/Alcoy–Alicante: La Alcoyana bus drivers’ indefinite strike continues; court lowers minimum services
PastDrivers at Automóviles La Alcoyana (Vectalia) remain on an open‑ended strike affecting interurban routes; on March 2 the High Court ordered the administration and company to reduce minimum‑service levels from up to 80% to 60–40% by time band.
Avilés (Asturias): dockworkers announce February strike over CPE closure
PastDockworkers at the Port of Avilés will stage partial one‑hour stoppages across all shifts from February 16–20 and 23–27, 2026, protesting the planned liquidation of the port’s Employment Center (CPE).
Basque Country: school canteen workers call strike for February 24–26
PastELA announced a strike across direct‑management school canteens in the Basque Country from February 24 to 26, 2026, demanding wage rises above CPI, workload and ratio reviews, and limits on precarious part‑time contracts.
Spain (sector-wide): fish canning strikes on Jan 27–28 and Feb 24–25, 2026
PastCCOO de Industria, UGT FICA and CIG call sector-wide strikes over a 'just and dignified' collective agreement after talks with employers stalled.
Valencian Community: 24-hour taxi strike on February 25 over VTC regulation
PastTaxi associations in the Valencian Community will hold a 24-hour strike from 06:00 on February 25 to 06:00 on February 26, protesting the potential liberalization of ride-hailing VTCs and demanding a protective regional decree.
Navarra: INTIA subrogated staff to strike on February 24 over equal pay
PastFifty-six workers transferred from Tracasa Instrumental to the public company INTIA will stage a strike on February 24 to demand equal pay with the rest of the workforce; unions warn the action could continue, including an indefinite strike, if talks fail.
Vigo: seven‑day strike at GKN Driveline over planned layoffs
PastCIG has called a week‑long strike at GKN Driveline Vigo from February 16 to 22, 2026 to oppose an ERE reducing up to 50 jobs. Unions demand guarantees against forced dismissals and job protection amid negotiations.
Asturias: 0–3 early‑childhood educators call strike for Feb 18–19
PastEarly‑childhood educators in Asturias will strike on February 18–19 to demand job stabilization, reclassification to Group B and improved conditions as the 0–3 network is integrated into the regional system.
Galicia: indefinite hospital cleaning strike at Hospital do Salnés and Hospital da Barbanza
PastCleaning staff at the Hospital do Salnés (Vilagarcía de Arousa) and Hospital da Barbanza (Ribeira) are on an indefinite strike from January 7, 2026 over pay and staffing; the Galician government imposed minimum services to maintain essential hygiene levels.
A Coruña province: indefinite interurban bus strike resumes
PastInterurban bus workers in the province of A Coruña launched an indefinite strike from February 11, 2026 after talks with employers failed. The action, led by CIG, affects interurban and school transport, with minimum service levels set for peak hours.
Navia (Asturias): ENCE pulp mill workers call indefinite strike from February 13
PastThe works committee at ENCE’s Navia pulp mill announced an indefinite strike starting Friday, February 13, 2026, to demand withdrawal of a collective layoff plan affecting 96 jobs. Production stoppages begin at 06:00.
Irun–Hondarribia (Gipuzkoa): indefinite strike at Txingudiko Zerbitzuak
PastWorkers at Txingudiko Zerbitzuak (Txinzer) began an indefinite strike on February 11 over stalled bargaining and pay alignment demands. Services cover local water/waste operations in Irun and Hondarribia.
Álava (Llodio): indefinite strike continues at Maderas de Llodio over layoffs
PastWorkers at the Maderas de Llodio plant remain on an indefinite strike protesting an ERE that cuts jobs and shifts output to other sites; the stoppage continues into mid‑February with pickets at the facility.
Andalusia and Canary Islands: indefinite aerial firefighting strike from February 1, 2026
PastPilots and crews at Pegasus Aviación (helicopters and water‑bomber aircraft for wildfire and emergency services) began an indefinite strike effective February 1, 2026. Regional governments set minimum service levels to guarantee emergency coverage while the stoppage continues.
Málaga: indefinite strike at municipal sewer and drainage maintenance contractor
PastWorkers at UTE Málaga Redes Saneamiento began an indefinite strike from February 1, 2026, affecting inspection, maintenance and cleaning of the city’s sewer and rainwater network; the Andalusian government set minimum services to ensure essential operations.
Ourense (Galicia): hospital maintenance strike on Feb 4–5 and 10–12
PastMaintenance staff employed by Serveo at the Ourense University Hospital Complex (CHUO) are on strike as formally notified by the Galician government, which has set minimum service levels. Work stoppages span February 3–5 and 10–12; expect limited operational impact due to mandated minimum services.
Catalonia: education strike on February 11, 2026
PastEducation unions in Catalonia (including USTEC, Professors de Secundària, CCOO, CGT and UGT) have called a one-day strike for February 11 over pay and staffing; mobilizations begin January 24.
Spain: national train drivers’ strike on Feb 9–11, 2026
PastSEMAF, the train drivers’ union, has called a three‑day sector‑wide rail strike for February 9–11 to demand safety improvements after recent fatal accidents.
A Coruña province: indefinite interurban bus strike resumes from February 11, 2026
PastAfter workers rejected a pre‑agreement, unions CIG, CCOO and UGT will resume an indefinite strike across the province’s interurban road passenger transport from Wednesday, February 11, 2026; minimum services apply for school and essential routes.
Spain: Art galleries to close Feb 2–7 over VAT
PastThe Consorcio de Galerías de Arte Contemporáneo announced a nationwide closure of galleries from Feb 2–7 to demand a reduced cultural VAT; they will also halt unpaid collaborations with institutions for three months.
Cartagena (Murcia): Sabic plant strike on Jan 30–31 and Feb 6–7, 2026
PastThe works council at Sabic Cartagena (La Aljorra) calls four 24‑hour strikes (Jan 30–31, Feb 6–7) amid uncertainty over the sale to Mutares and the announced closure of Lexan 1, demanding a social plan and guarantees.
A Coruña province (Galicia): indefinite interurban/school bus strike planned from Feb 5, suspended pending workforce vote
PastCIG, CCOO and UGT called an indefinite strike in road passenger transport across A Coruña province. After a pre-agreement on February 2, unions suspended the start while 2,500 workers vote on February 4; if rejected, the indefinite strike is scheduled to begin on Thursday, February 5. The regional government has issued minimum service orders.
Pegasus Aviación emergency helicopter crews on indefinite strike from February 1
PastPilots and crew at Pegasus Aviación, which operates emergency, rescue and wildfire helicopters under public contracts, have extended their strike into an indefinite action starting February 1, 2026. Authorities in the Canary Islands and Andalusia set 100% minimum services due to the essential nature of these operations.
A Coruña (Galicia): road passenger transport strike on multiple January dates; indefinite from February 2
PastBus workers in the province of A Coruña will strike January 12, 13, 16, 19 and 20 over pay and conditions; an indefinite strike will begin February 2 if no deal is reached. Called by CIG, UGT and CCOO.
Andalusia: Pegasus Aviation wildfire crews call indefinite strike from February 1
PastThe regional labor authority set minimum services ahead of an indefinite strike by Pegasus Aviación (aerial firefighting) personnel in Andalusia starting 2026-02-01. The action was notified by the SLTA union and affects aerial wildfire operations; minimum essential services are mandated.
Canary Islands: Pegasus Aviation wildfire air crews to strike indefinitely from February 1
PastPilots and copilots employed by Pegasus Aviación in emergency, rescue and aerial wildfire operations in the Canary Islands will begin an open‑ended strike from February 1, called by SLTA. Regional authorities have imposed 100% minimum service levels due to the essential nature of the service.
Castilla y León: Pegasus Aviation wildfire air crews to strike indefinitely from February 1
PastFollowing SLTA’s notice extending the Pegasus Aviación labour dispute, Castilla y León has confirmed an indefinite strike from February 1 and extended minimum‑service measures to guarantee aerial wildfire response capacity.
Málaga: sewer network crews on indefinite strike since February 1
PastWorkers at UTE Málaga Redes Saneamiento (FCC/Aqualia), which maintains EMASA’s sewer/wastewater network, are on an open‑ended strike over a sector agreement, pay and safety recognition, and more predictable schedules; the stoppage remains active into March.
Nationwide: indefinite weekly health-sector strike from January 27, 2026
PastNational health unions in the Ámbito de Negociación (SATSE-FSES, CCOO, UGT, CSIF, CIG-Saúde) announce an indefinite strike every Tuesday starting January 27, 2026, to demand a comprehensive Statute for all SNS professionals.
Aragón: huelga educativa regional los días 20, 21 y 22 de enero
PastCGT Enseñanza Aragón convoca tres jornadas de huelga en la educación pública (docentes y no docentes) para protestar contra la falta de financiación y la deriva hacia la privatización.
Galicia: hospital cleaning staff to start indefinite strike from January 21
PastCleaning staff at the hospitals of O Salnés, Barbanza and Cee will begin an indefinite strike from Jan 21 after initially planning to start Jan 7; workers demand alignment of conditions with other reference centers.
Basque Country (Euskadi): strike in social-initiative (concertada) schools on January 20, 2026
PastELA calls a one-day strike in privately run, publicly funded schools across the Basque Country over alleged non-compliance with the 2024 agreement (reduction of lective hours and other measures).
Nationwide: doctors’ strike on January 14–15, 2026
PastMedical unions maintain a nationwide doctors’ strike for January 14–15, demanding a specific statute and improvements to hours and pay. The call is led by APEMYF and unions including CESM and SMA.
Gran Canaria: school transport strike affecting routes under ALSA concessions
PastCCOO called strikes at several discretionary transport firms that provide school transport in Gran Canaria; after a postponement on Jan 8, action continues on Jan 13 with 100% minimum services ordered for school days.
Roquetas de Mar (Almería): indefinite strike by municipal waste and street-cleaning contractor
PastWorkers at Urbaser (municipal waste collection and street-cleaning) began an indefinite strike on January 2, 2026; the Andalusian government set minimum services.
Madrid-Barajas: handling strikes on January 2 and 7, 2026
PastUSO and CGT have called partial strikes at South Europe Ground Services (IAG handling) in Madrid-Barajas on January 2 and 7, with stoppages 08:00–12:00 and 18:00–22:00, potentially affecting Iberia/IAG flights.
Michelin (Valladolid, Aranda de Duero, Vitoria): strike during 'bolsa de horas' days; first action Jan 6
PastCGT calls strikes at Michelin Spain plants during 'bolsa de horas' days throughout 2026, starting with action on Jan 6 (following a Jan 5 night shift) to protest increased scheduling flexibility.
Nationwide: Azul Handling (Ryanair) ground staff rolling strikes
PastUGT (FeSMC) called nationwide partial stoppages at Azul Handling (Ryanair’s ground handling in Spain) every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday through 31 December 2025 in three time windows (05:00–09:00, 12:00–15:00, 21:00–23:59).
Barcelona (Baix Llobregat/L’Hospitalet): new bus strikes at Marfina (Moventis)
PastDrivers at Marfina Bus SAU call new 24-hour walkouts affecting 14 routes in L’Hospitalet, El Prat and Baix Llobregat over workloads, scheduling and maintenance issues.
Comunidad de Madrid: bomberos forestales mantienen huelga indefinida
PastLas Brigadas/Bomberos Forestales de la Comunidad de Madrid (TRAGSA) continúan en huelga indefinida iniciada el 15 de julio, sin acuerdo tras nuevas protestas en diciembre. Reclaman nuevo convenio (caducado desde 2012), estabilidad, mejoras salariales y protección frente a agentes cancerígenos.
Talavera de la Reina: Schreiber Foods workers’ December strike (partial stoppages)
PastAfter failed mediation, the Talavera plant will hold two-hour stoppages per shift on multiple December dates while bargaining over the new company agreement remains stalled.
Madrid (Sierra Noroeste): rolling bus strikes at Autocares Julián de Castro in Nov–Dec
PastStaff at Autocares Julián de Castro (Grupo Avanza) will stage alternating-day strikes affecting interurban, urban and school services across several towns; initial days 17–18 and 24–25 Nov, with multiple December dates.
Murcia: Amazon RMU1 logistics center strike on Nov 24–28 and Dec 16–23
PastCGT calls work stoppages at Amazon’s RMU1 logistics hub over pay, scheduling and safety. Two blocks of strike days: 24–28 November and 16–23 December.
Navarra: freight transport and logistics sector strikes Dec 13–16 and Dec 20–23
PastUnions UGT, CCOO, ELA and LAB call regional strikes in road freight transport and logistics in Navarra due to a 17-year-stagnant sectoral agreement. First tranche runs Dec 13–16; second tranche Dec 20–23, with additional mobilizations in Pamplona and Tudela.
Navarra: paros de 3 horas en la subcontrata de reparto de Amazon los días 22 y 23 de diciembre
PastLa plantilla de una subcontrata que reparte paquetería para Amazon en Navarra convoca paros de tres horas el 22 y 23 de diciembre para exigir un convenio que mejore salarios y condiciones. La acción, promovida por ELA, afecta a unas 70 personas trabajadoras.
Málaga: paros parciales en la EMT los días 19 y 20 de diciembre
PastEl comité de empresa de la Empresa Malagueña de Transportes (EMT) mantiene paros parciales que afectan al servicio urbano de autobuses en Málaga, con nuevas jornadas el 19 y 20 de diciembre en franjas de mañana y tarde.
Galicia: interurban bus drivers call December strikes (regional)
PastUnions CIG, UGT and CCOO call regionwide strikes in Galicia’s interurban bus network over a stalled sectoral agreement and working conditions. Actions are planned across multiple days in December and will affect regular and school services operated under Xunta concessions.
Galicia: two-day teachers’ strike on December 16–17
PastCIG-Ensino and STEG call a 48-hour strike across Galicia’s public non-university education on December 16 and 17, coinciding with evaluations; a large demonstration in Santiago is planned on the 17th.
National doctors’ strike: four consecutive days in December
PastThe doctors’ committee (CESM and SMA) has called nationwide hospital/health service strikes on December 9–12 against the draft Estatuto Marco; students (CEEM) back the mobilization with parallel academic stoppages.
Galicia (SERGAS): primary care doctors strike Nov 26–28; resumes Dec 9–12
PastRegional unions call stoppages against SERGAS’s primary care reorganization. Base call for 26 Nov backed by several unions; O’MEGA extends to 26–28 Nov and also calls 9–12 Dec. Simega announces support.
Valencian Community: education strike called for November 20
PastTeachers’ unions in the Comunitat Valenciana have called a strike day over pay and conditions, following assemblies across the region.
Álava: private elder-care homes strike on 10–11 December
PastSindicatos ELA y LAB convocan dos jornadas de huelga en residencias privadas y viviendas comunitarias de Álava ante el bloqueo del primer convenio provincial, con reivindicaciones salariales y de jornada.
Córdoba: Hitachi Energy plant suspends 11 Dec strike as goodwill gesture
PastFollowing a CARL-mediated meeting, the workforce and works council suspended—but did not cancel—the 11 Dec strike call to facilitate bargaining on the company agreement; unions report initial advances (e.g., consolidating a 3.8% 2025 rise).
Cancelled - Rice processing industry: nationwide strike slated for December 10 (conditional)
PastCCOO Industria and UGT FICA scheduled a general strike in the rice processing sector for December 10 if prior stoppages and mediation fail to unlock the stalled collective agreement.
Barcelona province: metal sector strike days on 3 and 10 December
PastCCOO and UGT call 24-hour strikes in the Barcelona provincial metal industry due to stalled bargaining for the provincial agreement.
Barcelona: Élite Taxi calls six-hour regional taxi strike and mass protest on 9 December
PastTaxi union Élite Taxi will halt service across Catalonia from 10:00–16:00 on 2025-12-09, attending only medical emergencies for free. A large protest is planned in Barcelona (Gran Via and Passeig de Gràcia), with informational pickets at airports and major train/bus stations. The group said the protest is intended to defend the sector's future and "denounce Uber's plundering." The union stressed that the strike is "irreversible" and will not be cancelled "under any circumstances or pressure."
Alicante (L’Alcoià–El Comtat): bus drivers launch indefinite strike from 9 Dec
PastDrivers at Automóviles La Alcoyana (Vectalia) begin an indefinite strike from 9 December after several partial strike days in Sept–Nov. The action affects the comarcal ‘Busco’ services and the Alcoy–Alicante line; unions cite staffing, vehicle condition and schedule issues.
LogiRail (Renfe Group): November partial strikes and 8 December 24h strike
PastUGT calls nationwide partial strikes at LogiRail on several November dates and a 24-hour strike on 8 December over the blocked III Collective Agreement.
Iryo rail operator: seven strike days Nov 25–27 and Dec 5–8
PastCGT and Alferro call company-wide strikes over the stalled negotiation of Iryo’s first collective agreement; affects crew, maintenance, CEX, control room and offices across all bases.
Lleida province: road passenger transport strike on 8 December
PastCCOO y UGT convocan una nueva jornada de huelga del transporte de viajeros por carretera en la provincia de Lleida para el 8 de diciembre, con concentraciones y cortes previstos en Lleida y Vielha en el marco de la negociación del convenio.
Barcelona tram workers: 24-hour strike days in November
PastUnions have called 24-hour strikes on Barcelona’s TRAM networks over pay and working conditions.
Madrid’s six public universities: 48h strike over funding
PastCoordinadora de Plataformas de las seis universidades públicas madrileñas convokes a two-day strike against underfunding by the regional government.
Hacienda technicians (Gestha): 24-hour national strike on Nov 26
PastGestha calls a nationwide strike and concentration in Madrid to demand a new career path agreement aligned with the EBEP and to address loss of resources at AEAT and the Ministry of Finance.
Málaga private healthcare: partial 2‑hour strikes
PastAround 7,000 private‑sector healthcare staff in Málaga staged partial stoppages (10:00–12:00 and 17:00–19:00) over pay and staffing; this is the fourth day in a series this month.
Navarra: 24-hour strike in road freight transport on 24 November
PastRoad freight workers will strike for 24 hours to demand an updated provincial collective agreement and improved pay and conditions.
Barcelona province: Marelli Santpedor plant calls indefinite strike from 17 Nov
PastWorkers at Marelli España’s Santpedor (Barcelona) plant will start an indefinite strike on 17 November against the announced closure; union CCOO de Catalunya reports 52 jobs affected.
BorgWarner (auxiliary automotive) indefinite strike
PastIndefinite strike over alleged breaches on job classification and equality plan at sites in Vigo, Nigrán and O Porriño.
Mahle (Motilla del Palancar & Paterna) strike against ERE
PastPlant workers strike over collective dismissal plan (ERE) affecting ~550 jobs in Motilla and ~190 in Paterna.
Cantabria public education strike week
PastRegional teachers’ unions called a strike from Oct 20–24 over pay alignment; majority plan escalated daily stoppages by stage, while CCOO proposes a full-week strike.
Public education strike week in Cantabria
PastRegional strike in public, non-university education over pay; escalated (Mon–Fri) with CCOO calling all-week strike and ANPE/STEC/UGT staging by stages, with joint day Thu.
Nationwide strike and stoppages in solidarity with Palestine
PastCGT has called a 24h general strike; UGT and CCOO registered partial stoppages of 2 hours per shift (02:00–04:00, 10:00–12:00, 17:00–19:00). Public transport and other essential services operate with minimum services.
Cantabria: public education strikes continue in Sept–Oct
PastThe Junta de Personal Docente (ANPE, STEC, CCOO, TU, UGT) continues a wave of education strikes demanding salary alignment; after 8–9 Sep, further strikes are scheduled for Secondary (11–12 Sep), Adult Education/Conservatories/Arts (17–18 Sep), and Language Schools (7–8 Oct).
Galicia: doctors’ strike (SIMEGA & O’MEGA) on Oct 3
PastGalician doctors’ unions SIMEGA and O’MEGA announced a 24‑hour strike on Oct 3 to demand a specific medical/faculty statute, 35‑hour week, primary care limits and other improvements.
Galicia: private eldercare homes and home-help workers strike
PastCIG-Servizos called 24-hour strikes in private eldercare residences, day centres and home-help (SAF) across Galicia over stalled collective bargaining and safety protocols.
Renfe group (LogiRail): partial strike on Sep 15
PastSindicato Ferroviario called stoppages of 2 hours per shift at LogiRail (Renfe Group) amid a pay and conditions dispute; prior 1 Sep 24h strike was followed by further actions on 8 and 15 Sep.
Frequently Asked Questions — Spain Strikes
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- Málaga Metro: new partial strike days called for March 30, April 1 and 2: 30–2 April 2026
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