Around 1,800 teachers, according to the Guàrdia Urbana, protested in Barcelona on 18 May 2026. The demonstration took place in the rain, marking the start of the second week of strikes by educators in the Barcelonès region. Teachers are demanding that the Education Department address their concerns.
The march began at Jardinets de Gràcia, proceeding along Diagonal and Aribau street before reaching the department's offices on Via Augusta. The start of the protest was delayed by the rain, which briefly stopped before returning shortly after the march began.
Unions Call for Agreement and Budget Changes
The organising unions, which include USTEC, Professors de Secundària, CGT, and Intersindical, reiterated their call for the Education Department to meet their demands to reach an agreement. They also urged political groups not to support budgets that fail to reverse what they describe as an "educational emergency".
This ongoing industrial action highlights persistent tensions between teaching staff and the regional government over educational policy and funding. The unions' appeal to political parties suggests a broader strategy to influence budget allocations and policy decisions beyond direct negotiations with the Education Department. Future steps will likely involve continued pressure on both the department and political groups as budget discussions progress.
