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Two days of strike called at the six public universities in Madrid
The walkouts on 4 and 5 November will demand more funding and better working and study conditions.
The six public universities in Madrid have been called to strike on 4 and 5 November. The call includes Complutense, Autónoma, Politécnica, Universidad de Alcalá, Carlos III, and Rey Juan Carlos.
Eva Aladro, spokesperson for the Plataforma por la Universidad Pública, announced the dates and listed among the main demands sufficient funding, improved working conditions, and the defence of university freedoms.
The protest comes after the funding agreement for 2026-2031 signed in March by the Comunidad de Madrid and the rectors. The regional government presented it as a framework to provide stability for the universities, while the platforms believe that the planned resources do not resolve their difficulties.
The organisers link these shortcomings to reductions in groups and adjustments to staff and budgets. Aladro also noted that the protests could intensify if there is no progress.