Canary Islands: doctors’ strike extended to 27–30 April and 4 May
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Doctors in the Canary Islands will now strike on 27–30 April in addition to the previously announced 30 April and 4 May. SEMCA has joined alongside CESM Canarias; the 4 May action is partial (12:00–15:00).
This alert was originally created on 23 April 2026.
Public Impact
Hospitals
Effective Dates
Updates
Apr 28, 2026
✎ Update
SEMCA has expanded the Canary Islands doctors’ strike to five days—27 to 30 April 2026 and 4 May 2026—adding to CESM Canarias’ previously announced 30 April and 4 May actions. This introduces three extra strike days and a new organizer; the 4 May action called by SEMCA is partial (12:00–15:00).
Organizer
- CESM Canarias (Sindicato Médico Canario)
Affected Locations
- Canary Islands
Sources
- https://www.europapress.es/islas-canarias/noticia-cesm-convoca-huelga-canarias-contra-scs-30-abril-mayo-20260416120622.html
- https://diariodeavisos.elespanol.com/2026/04/huelga-medicos-canarias-scs
- https://www.atlanticohoy.com/sociedad/huelga-medica-en-canarias-30-abril-4-mayo-por-bloqueo-con-scs_1560234_102.html
- https://www.europapress.es/islas-canarias/noticia-semca-amplia-cinco-dias-huelga-medicos-contra-scs-censuran-falta-negociacion-20260428104353.html
- https://www.atlanticohoy.com/sociedad/semca-convoca-cinco-dias-mas-huelga-medicos-en-canarias-manifestacion-miercoles_1560734_102.html
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