Basque union members block major exit road during nationwide general strike in San Sebastián, Spain

On November 11, 2026, in Donostia/San Sebastián, Spain, @larbelaitz, known as Lander Arbelaitz of ARGIA magazine, shared a video showing members of the Basque trade union LAB blocking a major exit road in the Infernua neighborhood during a nationwide general strike. In the video, a group of demonstrators wearing mostly dark jackets, hoodies, and backpacks march along the roadway and sidewalk, bringing vehicle traffic to a standstill. A plume of reddish-orange flare smoke rises above the crowd near roadside billboards, marking the location of the picket line. According to reports, the 24-hour general strike was called by several labor unions to protest rising living costs, housing expenses, and stagnant wages. Demonstrations took place across the Basque Country, with workers from various sectors joining marches and local pickets that disrupted road traffic and public transportation.