Spain: Unionized healthcare workers in Madrid launch indefinite strike as of May 10

Event

Unionized healthcare workers affiliated with Plataforma Sindical EMT and Medicos y TS-Madrid have launched an indefinite strike in Madrid May 10. Workers are petitioning for permanent employment contracts. While health authorities mandate minimum service levels during industrial action, some disruptions to non-emergency health procedures are likely; work-to-rule practices could exacerbate staff shortages outside of core hours.

An associated protest is occurring in Madrid the morning of May 10. Demonstrators gathered at Rayo Vallecano Stadium and marched to the Madrid Assembly. Further protests are possible in Madrid in the coming days; likely locations include hospitals, Ministry of Health offices, and public squares. Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near protest sites; related events will likely pass peacefully.

Advice

Confirm all outpatient appointments during the strike. Prepare accordingly for the possibility of delays at healthcare facilities. Avoid all related protests as a routine security precaution and to minimize the potential for disruptions.