Canary Islands: doctors’ strike extended to 27–30 April and 4 May
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Doctors in the Canary Islands will now strike on 27–30 April in addition to the previously announced 30 April and 4 May. SEMCA has joined alongside CESM Canarias; the 4 May action is partial (12:00–15:00).
This alert was originally created on 23 April 2026.
Public Impact
Hospitals
Effective Dates
Updates
Apr 28, 2026
SEMCA has expanded the Canary Islands doctors’ strike to five days—27 to 30 April 2026 and 4 May 2026—adding to CESM Canarias’ previously announced 30 April and 4 May actions. This introduces three extra strike days and a new organizer; the 4 May action called by SEMCA is partial (12:00–15:00).
Organizer
- CESM Canarias (Sindicato Médico Canario)
Affected Locations
- Canary Islands
Sources
- https://www.europapress.es/islas-canarias/noticia-cesm-convoca-huelga-canarias-contra-scs-30-abril-mayo-20260416120622.html
- https://diariodeavisos.elespanol.com/2026/04/huelga-medicos-canarias-scs
- https://www.atlanticohoy.com/sociedad/huelga-medica-en-canarias-30-abril-4-mayo-por-bloqueo-con-scs_1560234_102.html
- https://www.europapress.es/islas-canarias/noticia-semca-amplia-cinco-dias-huelga-medicos-contra-scs-censuran-falta-negociacion-20260428104353.html
- https://www.atlanticohoy.com/sociedad/semca-convoca-cinco-dias-mas-huelga-medicos-en-canarias-manifestacion-miercoles_1560734_102.html
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