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Barcelona faces a week of education strikes and street protests

Teachers and students to hold territorial strikes from March 16 to 20 demanding better working conditions.

Generic image of a citizen mobilization with banners on a street in Barcelona.
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Generic image of a citizen mobilization with banners on a street in Barcelona.

The educational community in Barcelona and across Catalonia is preparing for a week of intense protests from March 16 to 20, 2026, involving territorial strikes and major demonstrations.

Major unions including USTEC-STEs and CGT have confirmed the strike action despite a recent partial agreement between the Generalitat and other labor groups. Protesters are demanding structural changes to address high classroom ratios, wage stagnation, and a lack of resources in public schools.
The action begins on Monday, March 16, focusing on the Barcelonès region. Traffic disruptions are expected starting at 7:00 AM in key areas such as Plaça de Lesseps and Poblenou, followed by a midday march from Plaça d'Urquinaona to the regional government headquarters.
The week will culminate in a nationwide strike on Friday, March 20. A massive rally is scheduled to depart from Plaça de Tetuan at 12:30 PM, heading towards the Parliament of Catalonia to demand immediate investment in the educational system.

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