Madrid, October 15, 2025: Today, the whole country of Spain is experiencing a 24-hour general strike. The Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT) has called for national action in support of Palestine and the rights of workers. One of the aims of the strike is public funds to be evenly distributed, a decrease in military expenditure, and more vigorous social welfare programs.
Call for Justice and Peace
The general strike on October 15th comes as CGT urges the Spanish government to redirect military investments toward health care. CGT also wants more funding for housing and employment, highlighting these as urgent needs. The CGT indicates that the growing military expenditures are going to decrease social services for the working population. These cuts will put more pressure on workers across Spain. One stroke gives its backing to the Gaza militants, intensifying the focus on humanitarian crisis since October 2023. This support for Gaza militants makes the ongoing crisis even more vivid to the international community.
The CGT union links the violent situations in Gaza with very high human casualties and great suffering. The union describes this scenario as a significant challenge to the region’s peace and stability. Unitedly, the workers from all Spain are drawing attention to the general strike of 24 hours and they are loudly affirming their stand against the war and at the same time demanding public expenditure that is accountable, human and not just for the arms.
Madris, Barcelona, Valencia and other cities witness huge protest actions. CGT members have encouraged public participation in peaceful marches, holding banners and signs that advocate for “life over arms.”
Demands for Better Living Conditions
The general strike on October 15th is also bringing to the forefront Spain’s economic and social problems. According to the CGT, the government should prioritize the providing of more money for raising pensions, healthcare, and environmental protection. The group also seeks job creation plans, higher housing budgets, and initiatives for rural recovery.
Suspension of arms trade and cooperation with Israel is another major demand during the 24-hour general strike that took place in Spain all over. The CGT union calls for ending military contracts to Israel that were signed after October 2023. They claim that they are taking peace efforts steps backward. According to the organization, these funds could be better utilized in investment in employment, education, and social support instead.
The strike, which is backed by some civil organizations, exposes the large difference in amounts between military spending and social investments. CGT asks for political leaders to take actions that are not only pro-equality but also pro-environment. The general strike on October 15 is a part of the broader European movement in which the demand to stop war-based economies is raised.
CGT Union Demands Justice, and Transparency
Throughout the country, the global messages of peace and cooperation resound as workers converge at the streets and public places. The 24-hour general strike in Spain is a manifestation of the increasing irritation of the people with the government who demand transparency and justice in its policies. It also strengthens the tradition of civic engagement in Spain and its support for international solidarity causes.
The CGT puts it that the general strike on October 15 is a collective demand for human rights, the end of violence. The right to live without the shadow of fear or exploitation. This is the real strength of today’s 24-hour general strike in Spain. The participation of unions, social groups, and the public all uniting as one in the call for peace and fairness.
The organizers have plans to keep up the awareness after the strike today. They will be persuading the public to support those policies which provide protection to workers, end wars and create a better future for everyone. The message from the streets of Madrid and beyond is clear. Society wants life, not war, and justice for every nation.
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