After Mari Carmen, an 87 year old woman, was murdered by a vulture fund that evicted her from her apartment of more than 70 years, the working class in the Spanish state decided enough is enough. The Madrid Tenants Union setup an encampment at Puerta del Sol demanding solutions to the housing crisis and Mari Carmen’s return to her apartment. They were able to win her return but the housing legislation failed and the Spanish government called for new elections on November 29. She died in the hospital before she could return to her home. In response, the encampment called for a general strike on November 11 and several labor unions (both radical ones and establishment ones) have signed on to participate. Encampments have spread across the territory and within Madrid itself. You can get a thorough overview of the situation here.

Come hear from organizers in the Madrid Tenant’s Union, the kindergarten teacher’s union, and the Barcelona Tenant’s Union about how this moment came about, how they are working together, and what they hope to accomplish. The panel will be this Sunday October 18 at 10:30am PST / 12:30pm CST / 1:30pm EST. We’ll hear from the panelists then have some time for Q&A at the end. We’re excited to learn from our comrades in Spain as we look forward to our own strike on May Day 2028. Make sure to invite your fellow DSA, union, and other comrades.

A la huelga general!