Teacher strike sees 34.8% turnout in Maresme and Girona regions

The Department of Education reports steady participation figures on the fourth day of regional protests.

Generic image of an empty school corridor during a strike day.
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Generic image of an empty school corridor during a strike day.

The Department of Education reported a 34.81% turnout for the teachers' strike in Maresme, Vallès, and the Girona area this Thursday, March 19.

This marks the fourth day of regional strikes within the education sector. Data collected from 91.69% of schools at 5:00 PM shows a consistent level of mobilization among public school staff and administrative personnel.
The participation in Maresme and Girona was slightly higher than Wednesday's figures in Central Catalonia (32.13%) and similar to Tuesday's results in Tarragona (34.28%). The week-long protest began on Monday in Barcelona with a 31.87% turnout.