# CEOE labels proposed housing strike inadmissible 6 October 2026 at 10:41 > The CEOE business confederation challenges the legality of a potential general strike by unions over housing policy and wage increases. The [CEOE]() has issued a statement describing a proposed general strike by labor unions [CC.OO.]() and [UGT]() as inadmissible. The business confederation argues the mobilization aims to transfer the costs of legislative and budgetary housing changes onto companies. President [Antonio Garamendi]() claims the strike is not legal, stating unions may only call actions for labor-related reasons. The CEOE maintains the objectives fall outside company management scope, noting the call is pending ratification without a formal date. The unions seek wage increases between 4% and 7% alongside housing access clauses in the future **AENC** agreement. This dispute precedes the November 29 elections, with the CEOE questioning the legal validity of using industrial action for housing policy. #CEOE [#GeneralStrike]() #LaborUnions [#HousingPolicy]() [#SpainEconomy]() ## Related news ## [Spain's wealthiest neighbourhoods top €100,000]() 8 October 2026 at 17:28 ## [Labour unions confirm general strike for housing]() 7 October 2026 at 12:30 ## [Spanish unions weigh general strike over housing]() 5 October 2026 at 19:28 ## [Council of Ministers to approve new housing decrees]() 5 October 2026 at 12:38 ## [Valencia housing protest ends in violent clashes]() 3 October 2026 at 14:53