Spain: Nationwide strike in early childhood education (0–3) on 7 May
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Comisiones Obreras and CGT are now joined by UGT in calling a national strike across the 0–3 early childhood education stage on 7 May 2026, demanding lower class ratios, infrastructure improvements and higher pay. A large demonstration in Madrid remains planned later in May.
This alert was originally created on 22 April 2026.
Public Impact
Schools
Effective Dates
Updates
May 8, 2026
✅ Completed
The nationwide strike across Spain’s early childhood education (0–3) sector took place on 7 May 2026, with demonstrations and walkouts reported in multiple cities. No credible reports indicate cancellation, suspension, or new dates, so the action has concluded as planned.
Apr 29, 2026
✎ Update
UGT has joined the nationwide 0–3 early childhood education strike on 7 May 2026 alongside CCOO and CGT, broadening union backing. No announcements indicate cancellation, suspension, or date changes.
Organizers
- CCOO
- CGT
Affected Locations
- Spain (nationwide)
Sources
- https://elpais.com/educacion/2026-04-21/comisiones-convoca-una-huelga-en-el-primer-ciclo-de-educacion-infantil-0-3-en-toda-espana-muchas-de-las-maestras-son-pobres.html
- https://www.servimedia.es/noticias/ccoo-llama-huelga-7-mayo-para-mejorar-condiciones-laborales-educacion-0-3-anos/1412825981
- https://cgt.es/cgt-convoca-huelga-estatal-en-educacion-infantil-de-0-3-anos-el-proximo-7-de-mayo/
- https://educacion.fespugtclm.es/ugt-huelga-eeii/
- https://murcia.ugt-sp.es/ugt-servicios-publicos-llama-a-la-huelga-el-proximo-7-de-mayo-por-la-dignificacion-de-la-educacion-infantil-de-0-3-anos/
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