The nationwide action staged this Friday by Vox’s Solidaridad union has not disrupted Spain’s economic activities. Several business sources consulted indicate there is no noticeable impact on operations or on workforce attendance in their organizations.
Within the call center sector, 250 delegates from across Spain, representing a tiny share of union representation, did not publish participation data on their official channels or social profiles. Observers note that the most representative employer associations and the Ministry of Labor have not highlighted visible effects so far.
Real-time energy demand data from the peninsula shows a stable pattern through the morning, with no notable drop in energy use attributed to employee absenteeism. This suggests that the strike has not altered overall energy consumption at the national level during the observed period.
Public railway operator Renfe reported some delays and minor disruptions to certain trains early today. This was linked to service imbalance tied to the last minute cancellation of a separate strike called by three other unions the previous Thursday. Those actions were planned in opposition to the transfer of Rodalies services to the Generalitat and are not connected to the Solidaridad call.
Vox’s Solidaridad union publicized two demonstrations via its social channels, with several dozen participants. One protest took place in front of the UGT headquarters in Madrid, and another near the CCOO offices in Cornellà. In Barcelona, demonstrators gathered at a location on Via Laietana. CCOO sources describe the protests as peaceful, while union organizers emphasize a broader message against the government’s decisions and upcoming actions.
A rally was scheduled for seven in the evening at the Arches of Moncloa in Madrid, followed by a march at eight toward the PSOE headquarters on Ferraz Street. In recent weeks, this area has seen a convergence of political demonstrations from various groups, including far-right factions, though the latest mobilization by Solidaridad was characterized by peaceful intent by officials on the scene.
Reports trace a history of solidarity activity around the date of November 13, highlighting concerns over recent policy proposals and the amnesty discussions between the government and regional independence parties. Observers note that the response to the national workplace action varies widely across sectors and regions, with some workers participating and others continuing regular duties. The overall impact on daily operations remains limited in many cases, despite the scale of public mobilization that was announced on social networks and union communications.