A nationwide strike by transport workers is planned to be held throughout Spain on November 14 indefinitely. The National Platform for Defense of the Transport Sector alleges that the government failed to honor union agreements on working conditions and wages. A previous strike in March lasted 20 days, which severely impacted both traffic and the economy. This strike is likely to cause similarly significant disruptions to both public transport and freight transport. 

An indefinite strike by healthcare workers in Madrid, Spain will start on October 25. Several health sector unions will strike against the government’s implementation of a new emergency model in the region. At least 470 medical staff from the Rural Care Services (SAR) and 140 professionals from the Primary Care Emergency Services (SUAP) will participate. It is uncertain as to how long the strike will last.

The Spanish State Meteorological Agency have issued weather warnings across northeastern and eastern Spain, as well as the Balearic Islands through at least September 17. Thunderstorms, strong winds, lightning, and heavy rain are expected. This may result in flooding and landslides, causing travel disruptions and cancelled transport services. Power outages are also expected.

EasyJet workers are expected to strike in Barcelona, Malaga, and Palma de Mallorca, Spain on August 12-14 to demand higher wages. Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), Malaga Costa Del Sol Airport (AGP) and Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), will likely experience high levels of flight delays and cancellations during the strike. 

The Assembly Movement of Health Workers is expected to protest in Madrid, Spain on July 29. Protesters are expected to gather at Calle Sagasta at 11:00 AM. This demonstration has been organized to protest against the privatization of many health care centers and primary care services.

An anti-abortion protest is expected in Madrid, Spain on June 26. Participants are expected to gather at Glorieta de Bilbao at 12:00 PM and then march to Plaza de Colon. This demonstration has been organized to denounce changes to Spain’s abortion laws.

On 23 October, unionized police officers have organized protests against the rising incidents of violence towards security officers. Demonstrators are expected to gather in Barcelona and at the Parliament of Catalonia at 18:30 local time and march to Placa de Sant Jaume. Officers have threatened to conduct work stoppages on the date indicated.

From 1-3 October, pro-independence activists intend to rally at multiple locations in Barcelona and other urban centers under the banner ‘Let us fight and win independence.’ The demonstrations are likely to be well attended and disrupt travel in their vicinities.

On 24 September, localized unrest is anticipated outside the Italian Consulate in Catalonia, Spain. The protest is associated with the arrest of former Catalan president, Carles Puigdemont in Italy. Local police are anticipated to use crowd tactics to disperse protesters. Anticipate traffic disruptions. The duration of unrest is unknown at this time.