Spain, Madrid, teachers’ strike at state schools, demonstration for better working conditions

Oct 15, 2026

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October 15, 2026, Madrid, Spain: A man takes part in a demonstration for education, amidst smoke from flares..Gathering of teachers on the second day of an indefinite strike, calling for improvements to public education in the Community of Madrid. Madrid Spain - ZUMAs197 20261015_aaa_s197_202 Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Spain: Protesters hold up signs during a demonstration for education in Madrid..Gathering of teachers on the second day of an indefinite strike, calling for improvements to public education in the Community of Madrid. Madrid Spain - ZUMAs197 20261015_aaa_s197_204 Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Spain: Teachers protest in Madrid.Gathering of teachers on the second day of an indefinite strike, calling for improvements to public education in the Community of Madrid. Madrid Spain - ZUMAs197 20261015_aaa_s197_206 Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Spain: National police monitor demonstrators advocating for education in Madrid..Gathering of teachers on the second day of an indefinite strike, calling for improvements to public education in the Community of Madrid. Madrid Spain - ZUMAs197 20261015_aaa_s197_205 Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Spain: Teachers protest by sitting on the ground on a street in Madrid..Gathering of teachers on the second day of an indefinite strike, calling for improvements to public education in the Community of Madrid. Madrid Spain - ZUMAs197 20261015_aaa_s197_201 Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Spain: Protesters hold up signs during a demonstration for education in Madrid..Gathering of teachers on the second day of an indefinite strike, calling for improvements to public education in the Community of Madrid. Madrid Spain - ZUMAs197 20261015_aaa_s197_200 Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, Spain: MADRID, SPAIN - October 15: Public education in Madrid is on strike, and the teachers called a demonstration at the headquarters of the Regional Ministry of Education (Consejeria de Educacion). The teachers got past the police cordon and blocked major thoroughfares Calle de Alcala and Paseo de Recoletos, causing traffic chaos as they passed through Plaza de Colon and Plaza de Cibeles. Madrid Spain - ZUMAh199 20261015_zip_h199_019 Copyright: xAaronxHerediax
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, Spain: MADRID, SPAIN - October 15: Public education in Madrid is on strike, and the teachers called a demonstration at the headquarters of the Regional Ministry of Education (Consejeria de Educacion). The teachers got past the police cordon and blocked major thoroughfares Calle de Alcala and Paseo de Recoletos, causing traffic chaos as they passed through Plaza de Colon and Plaza de Cibeles. Madrid Spain - ZUMAh199 20261015_zip_h199_016 Copyright: xAaronxHerediax
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, Spain: MADRID, SPAIN - October 15: Public education in Madrid is on strike, and the teachers called a demonstration at the headquarters of the Regional Ministry of Education (Consejeria de Educacion). The teachers got past the police cordon and blocked major thoroughfares Calle de Alcala and Paseo de Recoletos, causing traffic chaos as they passed through Plaza de Colon and Plaza de Cibeles. Madrid Spain - ZUMAh199 20261015_zip_h199_015 Copyright: xAaronxHerediax
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, Spain: MADRID, SPAIN - October 15: Public education in Madrid is on strike, and the teachers called a demonstration at the headquarters of the Regional Ministry of Education (Consejeria de Educacion). The teachers got past the police cordon and blocked major thoroughfares Calle de Alcala and Paseo de Recoletos, causing traffic chaos as they passed through Plaza de Colon and Plaza de Cibeles. Madrid Spain - ZUMAh199 20261015_zip_h199_013 Copyright: xAaronxHerediax
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, Spain: MADRID, SPAIN - October 15: Public education in Madrid is on strike, and the teachers called a demonstration at the headquarters of the Regional Ministry of Education (ConsejeroÂa de EducacioÂ³n). The teachers got past the police cordon and blocked major thoroughfares Calle de AlcaloÂ¡ and Paseo de Recoletos, causing traffic chaos as they passed through Plaza de ColoÂ³n and Plaza de Cibeles. Madrid Spain - ZUMAh199 20261015_zip_h199_020 Copyright: xAaronxHerediax
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, Spain: MADRID, SPAIN - October 15: Public education in Madrid is on strike, and the teachers called a demonstration at the headquarters of the Regional Ministry of Education (ConsejeroÂa de EducacioÂ³n). The teachers got past the police cordon and blocked major thoroughfares Calle de AlcaloÂ¡ and Paseo de Recoletos, causing traffic chaos as they passed through Plaza de ColoÂ³n and Plaza de Cibeles. Madrid Spain - ZUMAh199 20261015_zip_h199_011 Copyright: xAaronxHerediax
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, Spain: MADRID, SPAIN - October 15: Public education in Madrid is on strike, and the teachers called a demonstration at the headquarters of the Regional Ministry of Education (ConsejeroÂa de EducacioÂ³n). The teachers got past the police cordon and blocked major thoroughfares Calle de AlcaloÂ¡ and Paseo de Recoletos, causing traffic chaos as they passed through Plaza de ColoÂ³n and Plaza de Cibeles. Madrid Spain - ZUMAh199 20261015_zip_h199_009 Copyright: xAaronxHerediax
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, Spain: MADRID, SPAIN - October 15: Public education in Madrid is on strike, and the teachers called a demonstration at the headquarters of the Regional Ministry of Education (ConsejeroÂa de EducacioÂ³n). The teachers got past the police cordon and blocked major thoroughfares Calle de AlcaloÂ¡ and Paseo de Recoletos, causing traffic chaos as they passed through Plaza de ColoÂ³n and Plaza de Cibeles. Madrid Spain - ZUMAh199 20261015_zip_h199_007 Copyright: xAaronxHerediax
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, Spain: MADRID, SPAIN - October 15: Public education in Madrid is on strike, and the teachers called a demonstration at the headquarters of the Regional Ministry of Education (Consejeria de Educacion). The teachers got past the police cordon and blocked major thoroughfares Calle de Alcala and Paseo de Recoletos, causing traffic chaos as they passed through Plaza de Colon and Plaza de Cibeles. Madrid Spain - ZUMAh199 20261015_zip_h199_011 Copyright: xAaronxHerediax
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, Spain: MADRID, SPAIN - October 15: Public education in Madrid is on strike, and the teachers called a demonstration at the headquarters of the Regional Ministry of Education (Consejeria de Educacion). The teachers got past the police cordon and blocked major thoroughfares Calle de Alcala and Paseo de Recoletos, causing traffic chaos as they passed through Plaza de Colon and Plaza de Cibeles. Madrid Spain - ZUMAh199 20261015_zip_h199_001 Copyright: xAaronxHerediax
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, Spain: MADRID, SPAIN - October 15: Public education in Madrid is on strike, and the teachers called a demonstration at the headquarters of the Regional Ministry of Education (ConsejeroÂa de EducacioÂ³n). The teachers got past the police cordon and blocked major thoroughfares Calle de AlcaloÂ¡ and Paseo de Recoletos, causing traffic chaos as they passed through Plaza de ColoÂ³n and Plaza de Cibeles. Madrid Spain - ZUMAh199 20261015_zip_h199_002 Copyright: xAaronxHerediax
Students and teachers rally in Madrid as education strike continues MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 15: Students and education workers march through central Madrid carrying banners and placards as an indefinite strike demanding improved education conditions continues for a second day, on October 15, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Students who walked out of classes joined teachers and other education staff in the demonstration, which was called by unions representing the education sector. Burak Akbulut Anadolu Madrid Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBurakxAkbulutx
Students and teachers rally in Madrid as education strike continues MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 15: Students and education workers march through central Madrid carrying banners and placards as an indefinite strike demanding improved education conditions continues for a second day, on October 15, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Students who walked out of classes joined teachers and other education staff in the demonstration, which was called by unions representing the education sector. Burak Akbulut Anadolu Madrid Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBurakxAkbulutx
Students and teachers rally in Madrid as education strike continues MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 15: Students and education workers march through central Madrid carrying banners and placards as an indefinite strike demanding improved education conditions continues for a second day, on October 15, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Students who walked out of classes joined teachers and other education staff in the demonstration, which was called by unions representing the education sector. Burak Akbulut Anadolu Madrid Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBurakxAkbulutx
Students and teachers rally in Madrid as education strike continues MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 15: Students and education workers march through central Madrid carrying banners and placards as an indefinite strike demanding improved education conditions continues for a second day, on October 15, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Students who walked out of classes joined teachers and other education staff in the demonstration, which was called by unions representing the education sector. Burak Akbulut Anadolu Madrid Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBurakxAkbulutx
Students and teachers rally in Madrid as education strike continues MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 15: Students and education workers march through central Madrid carrying banners and placards as an indefinite strike demanding improved education conditions continues for a second day, on October 15, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Students who walked out of classes joined teachers and other education staff in the demonstration, which was called by unions representing the education sector. Burak Akbulut Anadolu Madrid Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBurakxAkbulutx
Students and teachers rally in Madrid as education strike continues MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 15: Students and education workers march through central Madrid carrying banners and placards as an indefinite strike demanding improved education conditions continues for a second day, on October 15, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Students who walked out of classes joined teachers and other education staff in the demonstration, which was called by unions representing the education sector. Burak Akbulut Anadolu Madrid Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBurakxAkbulutx
Students and teachers rally in Madrid as education strike continues MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 15: Students and education workers march through central Madrid carrying banners and placards as an indefinite strike demanding improved education conditions continues for a second day, on October 15, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Students who walked out of classes joined teachers and other education staff in the demonstration, which was called by unions representing the education sector. Burak Akbulut Anadolu Madrid Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBurakxAkbulutx
Students and teachers rally in Madrid as education strike continues MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 15: Students and education workers march through central Madrid carrying banners and placards as an indefinite strike demanding improved education conditions continues for a second day, on October 15, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Students who walked out of classes joined teachers and other education staff in the demonstration, which was called by unions representing the education sector. Burak Akbulut Anadolu Madrid Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBurakxAkbulutx
Students and teachers rally in Madrid as education strike continues MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 15: Students and education workers march through central Madrid carrying banners and placards as an indefinite strike demanding improved education conditions continues for a second day, on October 15, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Students who walked out of classes joined teachers and other education staff in the demonstration, which was called by unions representing the education sector. Burak Akbulut Anadolu Madrid Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBurakxAkbulutx
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN: On the second day of an indefinite teachers strike, thousands of educators gathered in front of the Madrid regional Department of Education. They are demanding better working conditions and school facilities, as well as an increase in the public education budget in contrast to the subsidies provided to private education. Madrid SPAIN - ZUMAl221 20261015_zip_l221_025 Copyright: xIgnacioxLopezxIsasmendix
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN: On the second day of an indefinite teachers strike, thousands of educators gathered in front of the Madrid regional Department of Education. They are demanding better working conditions and school facilities, as well as an increase in the public education budget in contrast to the subsidies provided to private education. Madrid SPAIN - ZUMAl221 20261015_zip_l221_022 Copyright: xIgnacioxLopezxIsasmendix
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN: On the second day of an indefinite teachers strike, thousands of educators gathered in front of the Madrid regional Department of Education. They are demanding better working conditions and school facilities, as well as an increase in the public education budget in contrast to the subsidies provided to private education. Madrid SPAIN - ZUMAl221 20261015_zip_l221_021 Copyright: xIgnacioxLopezxIsasmendix
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN: On the second day of an indefinite teachers strike, thousands of educators gathered in front of the Madrid regional Department of Education. They are demanding better working conditions and school facilities, as well as an increase in the public education budget in contrast to the subsidies provided to private education. Madrid SPAIN - ZUMAl221 20261015_zip_l221_020 Copyright: xIgnacioxLopezxIsasmendix
News Bilder des Tages October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN: On the second day of an indefinite teachers strike, thousands of educators gathered in front of the Madrid regional Department of Education. They are demanding better working conditions and school facilities, as well as an increase in the public education budget in contrast to the subsidies provided to private education. Madrid SPAIN - ZUMAl221 20261015_zip_l221_018 Copyright: xIgnacioxLopezxIsasmendix
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN: On the second day of an indefinite teachers strike, thousands of educators gathered in front of the Madrid regional Department of Education. They are demanding better working conditions and school facilities, as well as an increase in the public education budget in contrast to the subsidies provided to private education. Madrid SPAIN - ZUMAl221 20261015_zip_l221_016 Copyright: xIgnacioxLopezxIsasmendix
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN: On the second day of an indefinite teachers strike, thousands of educators gathered in front of the Madrid regional Department of Education. They are demanding better working conditions and school facilities, as well as an increase in the public education budget in contrast to the subsidies provided to private education. Madrid SPAIN - ZUMAl221 20261015_zip_l221_014 Copyright: xIgnacioxLopezxIsasmendix
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN: On the second day of an indefinite teachers strike, thousands of educators gathered in front of the Madrid regional Department of Education. They are demanding better working conditions and school facilities, as well as an increase in the public education budget in contrast to the subsidies provided to private education. Madrid SPAIN - ZUMAl221 20261015_zip_l221_012 Copyright: xIgnacioxLopezxIsasmendix
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN: On the second day of an indefinite teachers strike, thousands of educators gathered in front of the Madrid regional Department of Education. They are demanding better working conditions and school facilities, as well as an increase in the public education budgetÃ¢â‚¬in contrast to the subsidies provided to private education. Madrid SPAIN - ZUMAl221 20261015_zip_l221_010 Copyright: xIgnacioxLopezxIsasmendix
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN: On the second day of an indefinite teachers strike, thousands of educators gathered in front of the Madrid regional Department of Education. They are demanding better working conditions and school facilities, as well as an increase in the public education budget in contrast to the subsidies provided to private education. Madrid SPAIN - ZUMAl221 20261015_zip_l221_007 Copyright: xIgnacioxLopezxIsasmendix
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN: On the second day of an indefinite teachers strike, thousands of educators gathered in front of the Madrid regional Department of Education. They are demanding better working conditions and school facilities, as well as an increase in the public education budget in contrast to the subsidies provided to private education. Madrid SPAIN - ZUMAl221 20261015_zip_l221_006 Copyright: xIgnacioxLopezxIsasmendix
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN: On the second day of an indefinite teachers strike, thousands of educators gathered in front of the Madrid regional Department of Education. They are demanding better working conditions and school facilities, as well as an increase in the public education budgetÃ¢â‚¬in contrast to the subsidies provided to private education. Madrid SPAIN - ZUMAl221 20261015_zip_l221_006 Copyright: xIgnacioxLopezxIsasmendix
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN: On the second day of an indefinite teachers strike, thousands of educators gathered in front of the Madrid regional Department of Education. They are demanding better working conditions and school facilities, as well as an increase in the public education budget in contrast to the subsidies provided to private education. Madrid SPAIN - ZUMAl221 20261015_zip_l221_004 Copyright: xIgnacioxLopezxIsasmendix
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN: On the second day of an indefinite teachers strike, thousands of educators gathered in front of the Madrid regional Department of Education. They are demanding better working conditions and school facilities, as well as an increase in the public education budgetÃ¢â‚¬in contrast to the subsidies provided to private education. Madrid SPAIN - ZUMAl221 20261015_zip_l221_003 Copyright: xIgnacioxLopezxIsasmendix
October 15, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN: On the second day of an indefinite teachers strike, thousands of educators gathered in front of the Madrid regional Department of Education. They are demanding better working conditions and school facilities, as well as an increase in the public education budgetÃ¢â‚¬in contrast to the subsidies provided to private education. Madrid SPAIN - ZUMAl221 20261015_zip_l221_002 Copyright: xIgnacioxLopezxIsasmendix
Teachers form a human chain in front of the Madrid Regional Ministry of Education on the second day of the strike Teachers during a human chain in front of the Madrid Regional Ministry of Education, October 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Public school teachers in the Community of Madrid began an indefinite strike yesterday, October 14, to demand more resources and better working conditions. The strike was called by the unions CCOO, CGT, CNT, Solidaridad Obrera, STEM, and UGT, as well as by the teacher advocacy groups Educación Especial Digna, Menos Lectivas, and Queremos FP. Among their main demands are the restoration of a maximum of 17 teaching periods per week in secondary education and vocational training, and 22 in elementary school, and Copyright: xGustavoxValientex 7847584
Teachers form a human chain in front of the Madrid Regional Ministry of Education on the second day of the strike Teachers during a human chain in front of the Madrid Regional Ministry of Education, October 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Public school teachers in the Community of Madrid began an indefinite strike yesterday, October 14, to demand more resources and better working conditions. The strike was called by the unions CCOO, CGT, CNT, Solidaridad Obrera, STEM, and UGT, as well as by the teacher advocacy groups Educación Especial Digna, Menos Lectivas, and Queremos FP. Among their main demands are the restoration of a maximum of 17 teaching periods per week in secondary education and vocational training, and 22 in elementary school, and Copyright: xGustavoxValientex 7847583
Teachers form a human chain in front of the Madrid Regional Ministry of Education on the second day of the strike Teachers during a human chain in front of the Madrid Regional Ministry of Education, October 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Public school teachers in the Community of Madrid began an indefinite strike yesterday, October 14, to demand more resources and better working conditions. The strike was called by the unions CCOO, CGT, CNT, Solidaridad Obrera, STEM, and UGT, as well as by the teacher advocacy groups Educación Especial Digna, Menos Lectivas, and Queremos FP. Among their main demands are the restoration of a maximum of 17 teaching periods per week in secondary education and vocational training, and 22 in elementary school, and Copyright: xGustavoxValientex 7847582
Teachers form a human chain in front of the Madrid Regional Ministry of Education on the second day of the strike Teachers during a human chain in front of the Madrid Regional Ministry of Education, October 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Public school teachers in the Community of Madrid began an indefinite strike yesterday, October 14, to demand more resources and better working conditions. The strike was called by the unions CCOO, CGT, CNT, Solidaridad Obrera, STEM, and UGT, as well as by the teacher advocacy groups Educación Especial Digna, Menos Lectivas, and Queremos FP. Among their main demands are the restoration of a maximum of 17 teaching periods per week in secondary education and vocational training, and 22 in elementary school, and Copyright: xGustavoxValientex 7847581
Teachers form a human chain in front of the Madrid Regional Ministry of Education on the second day of the strike Teachers during a human chain in front of the Madrid Regional Ministry of Education, October 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Public school teachers in the Community of Madrid began an indefinite strike yesterday, October 14, to demand more resources and better working conditions. The strike was called by the unions CCOO, CGT, CNT, Solidaridad Obrera, STEM, and UGT, as well as by the teacher advocacy groups Educación Especial Digna, Menos Lectivas, and Queremos FP. Among their main demands are the restoration of a maximum of 17 teaching periods per week in secondary education and vocational training, and 22 in elementary school, and Copyright: xGustavoxValientex 7847580
Teachers form a human chain in front of the Madrid Regional Ministry of Education on the second day of the strike Teachers during a human chain in front of the Madrid Regional Ministry of Education, October 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Public school teachers in the Community of Madrid began an indefinite strike yesterday, October 14, to demand more resources and better working conditions. The strike was called by the unions CCOO, CGT, CNT, Solidaridad Obrera, STEM, and UGT, as well as by the teacher advocacy groups Educación Especial Digna, Menos Lectivas, and Queremos FP. Among their main demands are the restoration of a maximum of 17 teaching periods per week in secondary education and vocational training, and 22 in elementary school, and Copyright: xGustavoxValientex 7847543
Teachers form a human chain in front of the Madrid Regional Ministry of Education on the second day of the strike Teachers during a human chain in front of the Madrid Regional Ministry of Education, October 15, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Public school teachers in the Community of Madrid began an indefinite strike yesterday, October 14, to demand more resources and better working conditions. The strike was called by the unions CCOO, CGT, CNT, Solidaridad Obrera, STEM, and UGT, as well as by the teacher advocacy groups Educación Especial Digna, Menos Lectivas, and Queremos FP. Among their main demands are the restoration of a maximum of 17 teaching periods per week in secondary education and vocational training, and 22 in elementary school, and Copyright: xGustavoxValientex 7847178

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October 15, 2026, Madrid, Spain: Teachers protest in Madrid.Gathering of teachers on the second day of an indefinite strike, calling for improvements to public education in the Community of Madrid. Madrid Spain - ZUMAs197 20261015_aaa_s197_206 Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx