general strike

Unions declare stoppage a success as up to 80% of stores close, a third of factories, and half of small businesses

Unrest erupts in Barcelona after a peaceful half million-strong march

Roads blocked, Seat car production halted, cultural events cancelled, electricity usage drop as big demonstration where marches will converge is expected

Government says stoppage noted most in universities, while union says participation "higher" than last year

Day of protests, demonstrations, and strikes planned throughout the country

Cs and PP Catalonia parties criticize executive's support for stoppage that sees widespread protests led by pro-independence CDR group

Road cuts across country, occupation of Caixabank seat in Girona, and access to port of Tarragona blocked, as there is some tension between protesters and police

Public transport and schools will operate at reduced capacity on Thursday with essential health services guaranteed

ERC party meets with exiled leader in Geneva

Intersindical – CSC registers stoppage for February 5, 6 and 7 aiming for repeal of 2012 labor reform

Reduced public transport service and road disruptions due to early morning protests

Defense lawyer for 51 people charged with blocking A2 main road on November 8 expects case to be dropped

Unions, civic organizations and political parties sign up to stoppage demanding release of imprisoned Catalan officials