It's a day of protest in 23 European countries. Basically it's a day for people to take to the streets to show the govt they don't like what's going on. They have quite a long list ...

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Try the UGT website for your town?

The unions tend to concentrate people in large demonstrations in big cities because they have more impact than lots of small ones.

... and probably nothing will change, of course, but at least it's a chance to make a fuss.

Though there are signs that pressure for change from the public is having an effect on the evictions law.

Beats me.

Simply another 24 hours worth of debt to add to what already exists.

......but there again much like the Socialists, finance and figures never were the Unions fuerte, ....apart from feathering their own nests of course.

Well here's an interesting perspective on the present job situation.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...896796754.html

Many Spanish can't even be bothered turning up for job interviews and aren't really interested in work.
Many of those in the demos are obviously quite well off and simply playing politics.
Others are well off and quite happy with the status quo making good money on the black.
The ones who are really struggling are rarely seen at the demos.

Just thought I'd give it an airing as it was mentioned on one of the Spanish news channels.
Not exactly my own opinion though there may be a few grains of truth in it.

Looks like the main content was cut when I tried to reopen the link,so just as well I summed it up.

Oh yes, the Wall Street Journal......I used to read it often until they started to charge for it.

The village unemployed have been outside the park since 0745 with a broom, but as its a strike the keyholder hasnt arrived to open up

This forum is live therefore both the Electricity supply and Telecommunications industries are WORKING

and are all the problems caused by the Government...??
I think not..the simple facts are that the country is spending more than its earning and thats everyones problem. Everyone wants good schools, hospitals, pensions, benefits etc but the money has to come from somewhere! It's not just Spain's problem but most of Europe. The only two countries that have managed to get a grip on the situation have cut public spending and not as some people think to increase it.
Going on strike for something that is a worthy cause has my support but the situation that we now face has been caused by greed.

You are saying that Spain and Greece have got a grip on the situation?

They are the two countries that have cut spending by the most in Europe

The UK hasnt cut a penny (yet) despite having a much greater debt than the other two

I read that as Greece and Portugal

Yep we all need to press the 'reset' button and learn to cope with a lower standard of living.
But the politicians need to start - we could do with a lot less 'vanity projects' in Spain.
Yesterday I picked up a free glossy mag that trumpets the doings of the local councils in Baix Emporada. There was a picture of 3 alcalde laying the foundation stone for a new swimming pool complex. This pool will be within a short distance of several other in nearby towns and only a few minutes from the sea, is being built with the help of funds from the Catalan Government.
That would be the same Catalan Govt that asked Madrid for a huge bailout from Madrid, has cut back on the health service and is rationing toilet paper in schools.
I expect its no coincidence there is an election here on 25th Nov.