Spain, trade union protest in Barcelona

Sep 8, 2026

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September 8, 2026, Esplugues De Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain: A flag of the CGT union is carried past the picket line. Teachers and education workers picketed and marched in Esplugues de Llobregat, near Barcelona, on September 8, 2026, the first day of the school year in Catalonia, on a strike day called by education unions including USTEC-STES, Intersindical and CGT Ensenyament, demanding better pay and working conditions, more resources and smaller class sizes in public schools. Esplugues De Llobregat Spain - ZUMAs392 20260908_zip_s392_015 Copyright: xFabianxSuspensivox
September 8, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Teachers and public school staff march through Barcelona on the first day of the academic year during a region-wide strike in Catalonia over chronic underfunding and deteriorating working conditions. The demonstration reflects a growing wave of nationwide discontent among Spanish educators, who face overcrowded classrooms, high burnout, and stagnant wages across multiple autonomous regions. Barcelona Spain - ZUMAa239 20260908_zip_a239_010 Copyright: xMarcxAsensioxClupesx
September 8, 2026, Esplugues De Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain: Teachers walk together during the march through Esplugues de Llobregat. Teachers and education workers picketed and marched in Esplugues de Llobregat, near Barcelona, on September 8, 2026, the first day of the school year in Catalonia, on a strike day called by education unions including USTEC-STES, Intersindical and CGT Ensenyament, demanding better pay and working conditions, more resources and smaller class sizes in public schools. Esplugues De Llobregat Spain - ZUMAs392 20260908_zip_s392_014 Copyright: xFabianxSuspensivox
September 8, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Teachers and public school staff march through Barcelona on the first day of the academic year during a region-wide strike in Catalonia over chronic underfunding and deteriorating working conditions. The demonstration reflects a growing wave of nationwide discontent among Spanish educators, who face overcrowded classrooms, high burnout, and stagnant wages across multiple autonomous regions. Barcelona Spain - ZUMAa239 20260908_zip_a239_009 Copyright: xMarcxAsensioxClupesx
September 8, 2026, Esplugues De Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain: A striker climbs over a barrier during the picket. Teachers and education workers picketed and marched in Esplugues de Llobregat, near Barcelona, on September 8, 2026, the first day of the school year in Catalonia, on a strike day called by education unions including USTEC-STES, Intersindical and CGT Ensenyament, demanding better pay and working conditions, more resources and smaller class sizes in public schools. Esplugues De Llobregat Spain - ZUMAs392 20260908_zip_s392_012 Copyright: xFabianxSuspensivox
September 8, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Teachers and public school staff march through Barcelona on the first day of the academic year during a region-wide strike in Catalonia over chronic underfunding and deteriorating working conditions. The demonstration reflects a growing wave of nationwide discontent among Spanish educators, who face overcrowded classrooms, high burnout, and stagnant wages across multiple autonomous regions. Barcelona Spain - ZUMAa239 20260908_zip_a239_008 Copyright: xMarcxAsensioxClupesx
September 8, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Teachers and public school staff march through Barcelona on the first day of the academic year during a region-wide strike in Catalonia over chronic underfunding and deteriorating working conditions. The demonstration reflects a growing wave of nationwide discontent among Spanish educators, who face overcrowded classrooms, high burnout, and stagnant wages across multiple autonomous regions. Barcelona Spain - ZUMAa239 20260908_zip_a239_007 Copyright: xMarcxAsensioxClupesx
September 8, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Teachers and public school staff march through Barcelona on the first day of the academic year during a region-wide strike in Catalonia over chronic underfunding and deteriorating working conditions. The demonstration reflects a growing wave of nationwide discontent among Spanish educators, who face overcrowded classrooms, high burnout, and stagnant wages across multiple autonomous regions. Barcelona Spain - ZUMAa239 20260908_zip_a239_006 Copyright: xMarcxAsensioxClupesx
September 8, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Teachers and public school staff march through Barcelona on the first day of the academic year during a region-wide strike in Catalonia over chronic underfunding and deteriorating working conditions. The demonstration reflects a growing wave of nationwide discontent among Spanish educators, who face overcrowded classrooms, high burnout, and stagnant wages across multiple autonomous regions. Barcelona Spain - ZUMAa239 20260908_zip_a239_005 Copyright: xMarcxAsensioxClupesx
September 8, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Teachers and public school staff march through Barcelona on the first day of the academic year during a region-wide strike in Catalonia over chronic underfunding and deteriorating working conditions. The demonstration reflects a growing wave of nationwide discontent among Spanish educators, who face overcrowded classrooms, high burnout, and stagnant wages across multiple autonomous regions. Barcelona Spain - ZUMAa239 20260908_zip_a239_004 Copyright: xMarcxAsensioxClupesx
September 8, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Teachers and public school staff march through Barcelona on the first day of the academic year during a region-wide strike in Catalonia over chronic underfunding and deteriorating working conditions. The demonstration reflects a growing wave of nationwide discontent among Spanish educators, who face overcrowded classrooms, high burnout, and stagnant wages across multiple autonomous regions. Barcelona Spain - ZUMAa239 20260908_zip_a239_003 Copyright: xMarcxAsensioxClupesx
September 8, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Teachers and public school staff march through Barcelona on the first day of the academic year during a region-wide strike in Catalonia over chronic underfunding and deteriorating working conditions. The demonstration reflects a growing wave of nationwide discontent among Spanish educators, who face overcrowded classrooms, high burnout, and stagnant wages across multiple autonomous regions. Barcelona Spain - ZUMAa239 20260908_zip_a239_002 Copyright: xMarcxAsensioxClupesx
September 8, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Teachers and public school staff march through Barcelona on the first day of the academic year during a region-wide strike in Catalonia over chronic underfunding and deteriorating working conditions. The demonstration reflects a growing wave of nationwide discontent among Spanish educators, who face overcrowded classrooms, high burnout, and stagnant wages across multiple autonomous regions. Barcelona Spain - ZUMAa239 20260908_zip_a239_001 Copyright: xMarcxAsensioxClupesx
September 8, 2026, Esplugues De Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain: A teacher wears a T-shirt reading DEFENSEM L EDUCACIO PUBLICA, Catalan for let us defend public education. Teachers and education workers picketed and marched in Esplugues de Llobregat, near Barcelona, on September 8, 2026, the first day of the school year in Catalonia, on a strike day called by education unions including USTEC-STES, Intersindical and CGT Ensenyament, demanding better pay and working conditions, more resources and smaller class sizes in public schools. Esplugues De Llobregat Spain - ZUMAs392 20260908_zip_s392_013 Copyright: xFabianxSuspensivox
September 8, 2026, Esplugues De Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain: Strikers cross the road in the early morning light during the picket. Teachers and education workers picketed and marched in Esplugues de Llobregat, near Barcelona, on September 8, 2026, the first day of the school year in Catalonia, on a strike day called by education unions including USTEC-STES, Intersindical and CGT Ensenyament, demanding better pay and working conditions, more resources and smaller class sizes in public schools. Esplugues De Llobregat Spain - ZUMAs392 20260908_zip_s392_010 Copyright: xFabianxSuspensivox
September 8, 2026, Esplugues De Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain: A city bus stands stopped in the road as teachers picket on the first day of the school year. Teachers and education workers picketed and marched in Esplugues de Llobregat, near Barcelona, on September 8, 2026, the first day of the school year in Catalonia, on a strike day called by education unions including USTEC-STES, Intersindical and CGT Ensenyament, demanding better pay and working conditions, more resources and smaller class sizes in public schools. Esplugues De Llobregat Spain - ZUMAs392 20260908_zip_s392_008 Copyright: xFabianxSuspensivox
September 8, 2026, Esplugues De Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain: Strikers stop a motorcycle on the road during the morning picket. Teachers and education workers picketed and marched in Esplugues de Llobregat, near Barcelona, on September 8, 2026, the first day of the school year in Catalonia, on a strike day called by education unions including USTEC-STES, Intersindical and CGT Ensenyament, demanding better pay and working conditions, more resources and smaller class sizes in public schools. Esplugues De Llobregat Spain - ZUMAs392 20260908_zip_s392_007 Copyright: xFabianxSuspensivox
September 8, 2026, Esplugues De Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain: A striking teacher argues with a motorcyclist stopped by the picket line. Teachers and education workers picketed and marched in Esplugues de Llobregat, near Barcelona, on September 8, 2026, the first day of the school year in Catalonia, on a strike day called by education unions including USTEC-STES, Intersindical and CGT Ensenyament, demanding better pay and working conditions, more resources and smaller class sizes in public schools. Esplugues De Llobregat Spain - ZUMAs392 20260908_zip_s392_006 Copyright: xFabianxSuspensivox
September 8, 2026, Esplugues De Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain: A striker carries a banner through the centre of the town. Teachers and education workers picketed and marched in Esplugues de Llobregat, near Barcelona, on September 8, 2026, the first day of the school year in Catalonia, on a strike day called by education unions including USTEC-STES, Intersindical and CGT Ensenyament, demanding better pay and working conditions, more resources and smaller class sizes in public schools. Esplugues De Llobregat Spain - ZUMAs392 20260908_zip_s392_005 Copyright: xFabianxSuspensivox
September 8, 2026, Esplugues De Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain: A striking teacher stands in the morning sun during the picket. Teachers and education workers picketed and marched in Esplugues de Llobregat, near Barcelona, on September 8, 2026, the first day of the school year in Catalonia, on a strike day called by education unions including USTEC-STES, Intersindical and CGT Ensenyament, demanding better pay and working conditions, more resources and smaller class sizes in public schools. Esplugues De Llobregat Spain - ZUMAs392 20260908_zip_s392_004 Copyright: xFabianxSuspensivox
September 8, 2026, Esplugues De Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain: Striking teachers block the road with union flags during an early morning picket in Esplugues de Llobregat. Teachers and education workers picketed and marched in Esplugues de Llobregat, near Barcelona, on September 8, 2026, the first day of the school year in Catalonia, on a strike day called by education unions including USTEC-STES, Intersindical and CGT Ensenyament, demanding better pay and working conditions, more resources and smaller class sizes in public schools. Esplugues De Llobregat Spain - ZUMAs392 20260908_zip_s392_003 Copyright: xFabianxSuspensivox
September 8, 2026, Esplugues De Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain: Officers of the Catalan regional police, the Mossos d Esquadra, stand in front of striking teachers during the picket. Teachers and education workers picketed and marched in Esplugues de Llobregat, near Barcelona, on September 8, 2026, the first day of the school year in Catalonia, on a strike day called by education unions including USTEC-STES, Intersindical and CGT Ensenyament, demanding better pay and working conditions, more resources and smaller class sizes in public schools. Esplugues De Llobregat Spain - ZUMAs392 20260908_zip_s392_001 Copyright: xFabianxSuspensivox
September 8, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Teachers and public school staff march through Barcelona on the first day of the academic year during a region-wide strike in Catalonia over chronic underfunding and deteriorating working conditions. The demonstration reflects a growing wave of nationwide discontent among Spanish educators, who face overcrowded classrooms, high burnout, and stagnant wages across multiple autonomous regions. Barcelona Spain - ZUMAa239 20260908_zip_a239_005 Copyright: xMarcxAsensioxClupesx
September 8, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Teachers and public school staff march through Barcelona on the first day of the academic year during a region-wide strike in Catalonia over chronic underfunding and deteriorating working conditions. The demonstration reflects a growing wave of nationwide discontent among Spanish educators, who face overcrowded classrooms, high burnout, and stagnant wages across multiple autonomous regions. Barcelona Spain - ZUMAa239 20260908_zip_a239_010 Copyright: xMarcxAsensioxClupesx
September 8, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Teachers and public school staff march through Barcelona on the first day of the academic year during a region-wide strike in Catalonia over chronic underfunding and deteriorating working conditions. The demonstration reflects a growing wave of nationwide discontent among Spanish educators, who face overcrowded classrooms, high burnout, and stagnant wages across multiple autonomous regions. Barcelona Spain - ZUMAa239 20260908_zip_a239_009 Copyright: xMarcxAsensioxClupesx
September 8, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Teachers and public school staff march through Barcelona on the first day of the academic year during a region-wide strike in Catalonia over chronic underfunding and deteriorating working conditions. The demonstration reflects a growing wave of nationwide discontent among Spanish educators, who face overcrowded classrooms, high burnout, and stagnant wages across multiple autonomous regions. Barcelona Spain - ZUMAa239 20260908_zip_a239_008 Copyright: xMarcxAsensioxClupesx
September 8, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Teachers and public school staff march through Barcelona on the first day of the academic year during a region-wide strike in Catalonia over chronic underfunding and deteriorating working conditions. The demonstration reflects a growing wave of nationwide discontent among Spanish educators, who face overcrowded classrooms, high burnout, and stagnant wages across multiple autonomous regions. Barcelona Spain - ZUMAa239 20260908_zip_a239_007 Copyright: xMarcxAsensioxClupesx
September 8, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Teachers and public school staff march through Barcelona on the first day of the academic year during a region-wide strike in Catalonia over chronic underfunding and deteriorating working conditions. The demonstration reflects a growing wave of nationwide discontent among Spanish educators, who face overcrowded classrooms, high burnout, and stagnant wages across multiple autonomous regions. Barcelona Spain - ZUMAa239 20260908_zip_a239_004 Copyright: xMarcxAsensioxClupesx
September 8, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Teachers and public school staff march through Barcelona on the first day of the academic year during a region-wide strike in Catalonia over chronic underfunding and deteriorating working conditions. The demonstration reflects a growing wave of nationwide discontent among Spanish educators, who face overcrowded classrooms, high burnout, and stagnant wages across multiple autonomous regions. Barcelona Spain - ZUMAa239 20260908_zip_a239_003 Copyright: xMarcxAsensioxClupesx
September 8, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Teachers and public school staff march through Barcelona on the first day of the academic year during a region-wide strike in Catalonia over chronic underfunding and deteriorating working conditions. The demonstration reflects a growing wave of nationwide discontent among Spanish educators, who face overcrowded classrooms, high burnout, and stagnant wages across multiple autonomous regions. Barcelona Spain - ZUMAa239 20260908_zip_a239_006 Copyright: xMarcxAsensioxClupesx
September 8, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Teachers and public school staff march through Barcelona on the first day of the academic year during a region-wide strike in Catalonia over chronic underfunding and deteriorating working conditions. The demonstration reflects a growing wave of nationwide discontent among Spanish educators, who face overcrowded classrooms, high burnout, and stagnant wages across multiple autonomous regions. Barcelona Spain - ZUMAa239 20260908_zip_a239_002 Copyright: xMarcxAsensioxClupesx
September 8, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: Teachers and public school staff march through Barcelona on the first day of the academic year during a region-wide strike in Catalonia over chronic underfunding and deteriorating working conditions. The demonstration reflects a growing wave of nationwide discontent among Spanish educators, who face overcrowded classrooms, high burnout, and stagnant wages across multiple autonomous regions. Barcelona Spain - ZUMAa239 20260908_zip_a239_001 Copyright: xMarcxAsensioxClupesx
Demonstration by the USTEC·STES, CGT, Intersindical, and COS unions as part of the education strike. Teachers during the demonstration for the education strike on September 8, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The USTEC·STEs, CGT, Intersindical, and COS are demonstrating to coincide with the start of the school year, to demand the resumption of negotiations with the Catalan government in light of the lack of progress on public education conditions. The organizers are calling for more funding, smaller class sizes, increased staffing, and resources for inclusive education. SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 Kike Rincó Spain Copyright: xKikexRinconx 7757982
Demonstration by the USTEC·STES, CGT, Intersindical, and COS unions as part of the education strike. Teachers during the demonstration for the education strike on September 8, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The USTEC·STEs, CGT, Intersindical, and COS are demonstrating to coincide with the start of the school year, to demand the resumption of negotiations with the Catalan government in light of the lack of progress on public education conditions. The organizers are calling for more funding, smaller class sizes, increased staffing, and resources for inclusive education. SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 Lorena Sopê Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopÃªnax 7757223
Demonstration by the USTEC·STES, CGT, Intersindical, and COS unions as part of the education strike. Teachers during the demonstration for the education strike on September 8, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The USTEC·STEs, CGT, Intersindical, and COS are demonstrating to coincide with the start of the school year, to demand the resumption of negotiations with the Catalan government due to the lack of progress on public education conditions. The organizers are calling for more funding, smaller class sizes, increased staffing, and resources for inclusive education. SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 Lorena Sopê Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopÃªnax 7757224

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