# Spanish unions weigh general strike over housing 5 October 2026 at 19:28 > UGT and CC OO leaders meet to discuss major mobilisations following the rejection of housing decrees and rising cost of living pressures. **Pepe Álvarez** of [UGT]() and **Unai Sordo** of [CC OO]() are considering major mobilisations, including a potential general strike, following the rejection of two housing decrees by the Congress of Deputies. The unions will meet on 5 October to discuss joint actions. The move follows President [Pedro Sánchez]() calling a general election for 29 November. Sordo highlighted that petrol prices have hit annual highs and argued for significant wage increases, citing high corporate profits as justification for these new demands. CC OO plans to coordinate days of struggle with other organisations to advocate for housing rights. Álvarez confirmed that all decisions regarding industrial action will be taken jointly, as the unions seek to address the current cost of living pressures. #GeneralStrike [#HousingRights]() [#SpainElections]() #WageIncrease [#CostOfLiving]() ## Related news ## [Five arrested after Valencia housing protest]() 5 October 2026 at 16:57 ## [Spain calls snap general election for November]() 5 October 2026 at 09:58 ## [Valencia housing protest ends in violent clashes]() 3 October 2026 at 14:53 ## [Spain sees nationwide housing protests in 50 cities]() 3 October 2026 at 08:29 ## [Sánchez considers early elections for November]() 2 October 2026 at 18:12