The strike at the Barcelona City Council on Wednesday, November 11th, saw 17.9% of staff participation, according to figures provided by the council at 11:30 AM. Participation varied by area: 17.7% in municipal departments, 14.4% in city districts, 28.2% in municipal institutes, 3% in commercial companies, and 17.7% in municipal consortia and foundations.
As a result of the strike, the city's libraries remain closed, while municipal markets are open but with many retail stalls shut. Barcelona Activa facilities are operational, and cleaning services are maintaining a minimum deployment for emergencies.
Mobility within the city has seen a notable decrease. Between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, a 43% drop was recorded at city access points, 53% on the ring roads, and 39% on internal city streets.
Regarding Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB), the metro service operated at the planned 25% minimum during the 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM period. The urban bus service was affected by issues at the Triangle depot. The 25% minimum service is expected to resume during the afternoon peak hours (4:30 PM to 9:00 PM).
The citizen service line 010 is operating at 50% of its usual capacity, and Citizen Service Offices (OAC) are offering reduced services. Access issues were reported at 16 educational centers and 11 nursery schools early in the day, which have since been progressively resolved.
The City Council has deployed teams to prioritize emergencies, vulnerable individuals, and non-postponable actions, while respecting the right to strike. These teams and minimum services are functioning normally.
