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New housing protests in Catalonia from 20 to 22 November
Protests over access to housing will continue in Catalonia. Sindicat de Llogateres, COSHAC y CGT have announced new demonstrations for the weekend of 20, 21 and 22 November, after positively assessing the general strike held this Wednesday.
The unions announce more protests
According to the organisers, around 400,000 people took part in the demonstration on Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona, as well as in gatherings held in other cities.
Enric Aragonès, a representative of Sindicat de Llogateres, warned that the protests will continue if the authorities do not address the movement’s demands.
The organisations are also considering calling new rent strikes and general strikes if there is no progress.
A mobilisation coordinated with other countries
The upcoming protests will be part of an international call to action, coordinated with organisations from France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Greece, Portugal and Italy.
The organisers have not yet announced the specific times or locations of the planned activities.
Criticism of political parties
The organisations have stressed that their demands are independent of the election campaign.
Marta Espriu, from COSHAC, also held the PSC responsible for the housing situation, while Montse Sánchez, from CGT, stated that the protests are not intended to benefit any party.
The unions are maintaining their demands to curb property speculation and guarantee access to decent housing. Their aim is to keep up social pressure beyond the upcoming elections.