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Barcelona Sees Disruptive Strikes as Unions Rally for Palestinian Support
In Barcelona, over a thousand members of trade unions, including Workers Commissions and Unión General de Trabajadores, participate in strike action to support Palestinians and protest Israeli attacks in Gaza.
- On Wednesday, partial strike action organized by trade unions commenced with the first protest from 2:00 to 4:00 AM, reflecting widespread support for Palestine.
- The strikes, called by Workers Commissions and Unión General de Trabajadores, are aimed at condemning the ongoing violence against Palestinians in Gaza City over the past two years.
- Additional strike actions are scheduled from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, emphasizing the unions solidarity with Palestine amid calls for a general strike in Spain.
Why It Matters
This event underscores the growing influence of trade unions in advocating for international humanitarian issues, particularly regarding Palestine, and highlights the intersection of labor movements and global political crises.