Spanish Socialist Workers' Party

The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (Partido Socialista Obrero Español or PSOE) is one of the main parties of Spain. It is a social democratic party, a member of the Socialist International.

Related Topics:
Spain - Social democratic - Socialist International

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It has had strong ties with the Unión General de Trabajadores trade union.

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For decades, UGT membership was a requisite for PSOE membership.

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During the ruling of PSOE in the 1980s, though, UGT protested the PSOE economic policy, even calling to a general strike (14-D) on 14 December of 1988.

Related Topics:
General strike - 14-D - 14 December

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