Spain is expected to be widely affected by a nationwide strike on Wednesday, with trade unions demanding more affordable housing. The strike was initiated by Spain's two major trade union federations, after two government-promoted housing bills were rejected by parliament in early October. The protest was widely supported by government officials, including Labor Minister Yolanda Díaz. She comes from a smaller party in the ruling coalition and is close to trade unions. Since coming to power in 2018, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has maintained a close relationship with trade unions. Sanchez will be elected on November 29th. Wednesday's strike is widely viewed as being politically motivated, targeting right-wing parties that are expected to win the November 29 vote. It is unclear how much workers' support the strike will receive.

Spain is expected to be widely affected by a nationwide strike on Wednesday, with trade unions demanding more affordable housing. The strike was initiated by Spain's two major trade union federations, after two government-promoted housing bills were rejected by parliament in early October. The protest was widely supported by government officials, including Labor Minister Yolanda Díaz. She comes from a smaller party in the ruling coalition and is close to trade unions. Since coming to power in 2018, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has maintained a close relationship with trade unions. Sanchez will be elected on November 29th. Wednesday's strike is widely viewed as being politically motivated, targeting right-wing parties that are expected to win the November 29 vote. It is unclear how much workers' support the strike will receive.