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Teachers gridlock Barcelona and announce new education strikes
Barcelona saw major disruption to mobility after a massive protest by thousands of teachers. Roadblocks in the centre and on routes into the city reflect a conflict that goes beyond the education sector and is already affecting the daily lives of thousands of people.
The mobilisation closes a week of strikes and opens a new phase of pressure on the Govern. Although talks with the unions have begun, the atmosphere remains marked by distrust and a lack of agreement between the parties.
The conflict is already having visible consequences in schools. More than 500 schools have cancelled activities outside school hours, directly affecting excursions and events, disrupting the routines of students and families.
The unions are now considering expanding the scope of the protests. They are looking at new strikes in the third term and seeking to involve other groups, which could escalate the conflict to a social level in the coming weeks.
The strategy is to strengthen unity and increase pressure in the streets. If there is no progress in negotiations, protests could intensify from September onwards.
This situation has a direct impact on family and work organisation. Changes to the school calendar, uncertainty in schools, and possible new strikes are forcing many to rethink their daily lives while the conflict remains unresolved.