The initiative, part of the campaign “Living Costs Us”, involves numerous unions and platforms such as the Catalan Tenants Union, the PAH, and the CGT, among others. Volunteers are canvassing squares, streets, and homes to gather citizens' opinions on the current economic situation.

The survey is being conducted simultaneously in forty-two Catalan municipalities, with participation points recently expanded to locations like Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Sentmenat, el Prat de Llobregat, and Montcada i Reixac. The goal is to gain a broad understanding of public discontent regarding the housing crisis and wage trends.

Organizers plan to present the initial results this afternoon at a public event in Plaça de Can Fabra, Barcelona. According to the platform, the rising cost of housing and stagnant wages have deteriorated living conditions for many workers, contrasting with increased corporate profits.

The platform advocates for a social debate on a potential general strike to demand wage improvements and guarantee the right to housing. This large-scale survey aims to gauge public support for this proposal and identify key social concerns related to the cost of living.

The initiative also seeks to extend the debate beyond union and housing activism circles, taking the pulse of public opinion in a period marked by difficulties in accessing affordable housing and a loss of purchasing power for many households.