cyclists at Barcelona’s Demonstration: Cycling to Social Change in Mataró

Cycling Advocacy and the Intersection of Sport and Social Movement In the world of professional and recreational cycling, the bicycle often serves as more than just a piece of sporting equipment—It’s a vehicle for community engagement and collective action. Recent reports have highlighted a significant grassroots movement involving Docents de Mataró en la marxa ciclista … Read more

Valencian Teachers’ Strike Continues as Second Meeting Fails to Reach Agreement

Valencian Teachers’ Strike Enters Seventh Day as Talks Collapse Without Resolution By Daniel Richardson | May 18, 2026 | Updated: 14:30 UTC Valencia, Spain — The indefinite strike by teachers in the Valencian Community entered its seventh day on Monday without resolution, as a second round of negotiations between the regional education department and labor … Read more

Barcelona School Directors Challenge New Teacher Placement Rules

Barcelona – A dispute over recent education policy changes in Catalonia is escalating, as a group of approximately 300 school directors have filed an administrative appeal against a government resolution impacting teacher placements. The challenge centers on an agreement reached between the Catalan government and the CCOO and UGT unions regarding improvements to teacher working … Read more

Catalan Teachers’ Strike Averted: Government & Unions Reach Deal on Pay & Conditions

Barcelona, Spain – A tentative agreement has been reached between the Catalan government and two major teachers’ unions, CCOO and UGT, potentially averting planned protests next week. The deal, announced Monday, offers teachers a 30% increase in a specific supplement over four years, translating to an approximate €3,000 annual gross salary increase by 2029. However, … Read more