General Strike on 11 November: What to Expect on Transport and Services

Source: Valencia News

A nationwide 24-hour general strike is scheduled for Wednesday 11 November, from 00:00 to 24:00. It is called by unions and social organisations over wages and access to affordable housing, and may affect public and private workplaces.

In the Valencian Community, Metrovalencia and TRAM d’Alacant are set to operate 80% of their usual services. Valencia’s metropolitan transport will run 70% of services in off-peak periods and 80% during peak demand. Specific minimum services also apply to interurban buses and school transport. Renfe’s nationwide minimum service levels include 75% of Cercanías trains at peak times and 50% at other times; Media Distancia trains will run at 65%, and high-speed and long-distance services at 73%. Air transport minimums vary by route.

Hospitals will maintain essential and critical services; other departments will operate with staffing similar to a Sunday. Primary care will use its Saturday staffing arrangement. Schools and institutes are not automatically closed, but must provide the minimum services set by the administration.

Taking part is voluntary. Workers do not have to tell their employer in advance, and cannot be punished for striking. However, pay will be reduced in proportion to the time not worked. Workers assigned to minimum services in essential activities must fulfil that duty.

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