Workers across Spain staged a mass walkout in a general strike that marked the first nationwide industrial action in 14 years, according to Al Jazeera.
The protest, which saw thousands of employees from a range of sectors leave their jobs at the same time, was driven by complaints that housing costs and wages have become increasingly out of reach for many Spaniards.
Organisers said the strike would take place in several major cities, including Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia, and that it was a coordinated effort by unions and labour groups who called for a review of living standards.
Spain has long struggled with a high cost of living, and the current strike follows a period of rising rents and stagnant pay that has sparked public frustration.
While the strike is the first of its kind in more than a decade, officials have said they will monitor the situation and consider measures to address the concerns raised by workers.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>