Spain's Housing Crisis Sparks Call for General Strike

Spain's housing crisis has triggered three weeks of protests across the country. Now, activists are calling for a general strike on November 11. The strike was announced by the Tenants' Union (Sindicato de Inquilinas) and supported by thousands who have filled streets and squares in recent weeks. The protests highlight a growing movement. Young and diverse groups are trying to revive the general strike—a classic union pressure tactic that had lost power in a modern economy without large industries. The podcast "Un tema Al día" explores this shift. Journalist Laura Olías analyzes how new social movements are embracing the general strike. Ana Requena Aguilar, Gender Editor at elDiario.es, recalls the feminist general strike of 2018, which focused on care work. A general strike is when workers across many industries stop working to demand change from employers or the government. "Un tema Al día" is a daily news podcast by elDiario.es. It is hosted by Juanlu Sánchez and has won the Ondas Award for Best New Podcast. It is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and other platforms.