Unions announce a general strike: what rights do workers have if they decide to join the strike?

Major Spanish trade unions CCOO and UGT, joined by the Sindicato de Inquilinas, have announced a 24-hour general strike scheduled for this autumn in Spain. This marks the country's first general strike since 2012, and is being organized to protest the ongoing crisis in housing access and to demand fair wages for workers.

In response to the announcement, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez publicly stated his respect for the decision. During a recent address, Sánchez emphasized that the strike is a constitutionally protected right and urged political opposition forces to likewise respect this fundamental labor prerogative as unions prepare for the nationwide walkout.