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Spain Strikes

Is there a strike in Spain today?

Today, Tuesday 29 September 2026, there are 4 strikes in Spain (1 major, 3 minor), mainly affecting airports, including Barcelona–El Prat: Groundforce ground-handling indefinite strike from 4 August 2026. 3 of them are long-running actions that started before this week. No strikes are planned for tomorrow. The next strike to start is Barcelona: possible TMB bus stoppages in the week of 5–9 October 2026 (two hours per shift, day not yet fixed) (minor) on Monday 5 October, affecting buses. Including this one, 2 strikes start in Spain in the next 30 days.

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Spain: USCA and CCOO indefinite strike at Saerco control towers, ongoing since 17 April 2026

Today
Minor Aviation (air traffic control - towers) Jerez de la Frontera, A Coruña

Air traffic controllers represented by USCA and CCOO have held an indefinite strike at control towers operated by the private provider Saerco since 00... See More

Public Impact:
✈️
Effective Dates:
Apr 17, 2026
Apr 18, 2026
+164

Alicante: La Alcoyana interurban bus strike from 20 June 2026 (indefinite)

Today
Minor Bus (interurban transport) Alicante (metropolitan area)

Update: the strike has been postponed. On 18 June 2026 the works committee suspended the indefinite strike due to start on 20 June, after the company ... See More

Public Impact:
🚌 ✈️
Effective Dates:
Jun 20, 2026
Sep 24, 2026
+5

Barcelona–El Prat: Groundforce ground-handling indefinite strike from 4 August 2026

Today
Major Aviation (airport operations) Barcelona

CGT has called an indefinite strike by Groundforce ground-handling staff at Barcelona–El Prat Airport (Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat), starting ... See More

Public Impact:
✈️
Effective Dates:
Aug 4, 2026
Aug 5, 2026
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Madrid region: La Veloz interurban and urban bus strike on 28 and 29 September 2026

Today
Minor Bus (interurban and urban public transport) Madrid, Rivas-Vaciamadrid

Workers at La Veloz (Grupo Samar), which runs interurban bus lines from Madrid to the south-east of the region and the urban buses of Rivas-Vaciamadri... See More

Public Impact:
🚌
Effective Dates:
Sep 28, 2026
Sep 29, 2026

Barcelona: possible TMB bus stoppages in the week of 5–9 October 2026 (two hours per shift, day not yet fixed)

In 6 days
Minor Bus (urban public transport) Barcelona

After the seven-hour stoppage of 22 September, the assembly of TMB bus workers approved a further round of action: two-hour stoppages per shift on one... See More

Public Impact:
🚌
Effective Dates:
Oct 5, 2026
Oct 6, 2026
+3
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Jaén province: possible interurban bus strike from 9 to 18 October 2026 (San Lucas fair), pending workers' assemblies

In 10 days
Minor Bus (road passenger transport) Jaén province (Andalusia)

CCOO, UGT and CGT have announced a strike in the road passenger transport sector of Jaén province — the regular interurban lines and coach services ru... See More

Public Impact:
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Effective Dates:
Oct 9, 2026
Oct 10, 2026
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12 Mar – 28 Sep 2026

Madrid-Barajas: SATE baggage-system maintenance strike on five days a week until 30 September 2026 (ASC)

✈️ Ended
7 – 23 Sep 2026

Basque Country: Euskotren peak-hour strikes on 15, 17, 21 and 23 September 2026 (LAB)

🚂🚌🚇🚊 Ended
Tue 22 Sep 2026

Barcelona: TMB bus strike on 22 September 2026 (10:00–17:00)

🚌 Ended
Tue 22 Sep 2026

Cartagena: TUCSA urban bus strike on 22 September 2026

🚌 Ended
14 – 15 Sep 2026

Murcia Region: bus and tram strike in Murcia and Cartagena on 14–15 September 2026

🚌🚊 Canceled
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Frequently Asked Questions — Spain Strikes

Is there a strike in Spain tomorrow?

No strikes are planned in Spain for Wednesday 30 September 2026. The next strike to start is Barcelona: possible TMB bus stoppages in the week of 5–9 October 2026 (two hours per shift, day not yet fixed) on Monday 5 October.

Are there any strikes planned in Spain this week?

Yes. One strike starts in Spain between Wednesday 30 and Tuesday 6 October 2026: Barcelona: possible TMB bus stoppages in the week of 5–9 October 2026 (two hours per shift, day not yet fixed) (Monday 5 October, buses).

Is there an airport or airline strike in Spain?

Yes. 3 airport strikes are active in Spain today, Tuesday 29 September 2026, including Barcelona–El Prat: Groundforce ground-handling indefinite strike from 4 August 2026 (major). Check your airline and the airport website for the status of your flight.

Are trains running in Spain today?

Yes. No rail strikes are active in Spain today, Tuesday 29 September 2026. None are scheduled at the moment. Check Renfe, Adif (Infrastructure) and TMB (Barcelona Transport) for real-time service status.

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