Unions call for strikes on October 15 to protest the Palestinian genocide.

On October 15, the UGT and CCOO organized two-hour work stoppages in all workplaces with the aim of "demonstrating that the world of work does not look the other way and also singles out Israel as a genocidal state," explained José Luis García, Secretary General of the Workers' Commissions of the Balearic Islands. Both unions formally registered the call for action in the Islands (which will also be carried out in the rest of Spain) this Tuesday with the Ministry of the Presidency. All employees—both in public and private companies—will be able to show their support for Palestine from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (morning shifts), from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. if they work in the afternoon, and from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. if they work at night.

The Secretary General of the UGT in the Balearic Islands, Pedro Homar, has asked workers to join, but also companies "not to put obstacles in their way" in doing so. However, she acknowledged that "any work stoppage means an economic loss that is usually higher than the employee thinks," but asked workers to "make a sacrifice to compensate for the human lives lost every day." Homar announced that they will hold rallies at large companies to invite people to join the initiative.

"The unions express their complete solidarity with the Palestinian people because they are suffering an extermination, which in the 21st century should not happen but is happening, facilitated by the US government, which supports this genocide and supplies arms and logistics to Oro, which has triggered condemnation." Similarly, she considered that, in addition to denouncing the genocide in Gaza, the day of strikes should also highlight "the situation we could face if this conflict continues."

Similarly, she questioned the agreement that US President Donald Trump has negotiated with Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu. "They say it may be good, but we must continue demanding two states in Palestine and an end to the genocide," she asserted. For her part, Homar explained that the UGT and CCOO organized the strikes because, as the majority unions, "they are obliged to channel the discontent of the Spanish people and the working class toward a terrorist act like this."