Spain is preparing for a nationwide general strike on 11 November 2026, with potential disruption across transport and other public and private services.

The 24-hour walkout centres on demands concerning wages, housing affordability and the rising cost of living.

Freight transport, including truck and rail, is among the areas facing possible disruption. Rail cargo will operate under minimum-service requirements, with 26% of services protected.

However, no equivalent nationwide minimum-service arrangement has been introduced for road freight.

The scale of the impact remains uncertain. It is not yet clear how many truck drivers will take part or how significantly the action will affect domestic and international road transport.

According to local news, trade unions CCOO and UGT are seeking general pay increases of 4% to 7%, as well as a rise of at least 7% in Spain’s statutory minimum wage. They say the measures are needed to strengthen purchasing power and ease financial pressure on workers and their families.

Authorities have warned that interruptions could affect essential deliveries and is calling for safeguards to ensure critical freight movements can continue during the strike.

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