Foment and Pimec aim for low monitoring and report the impact on transportation

Foment del Treball and Pimec report low participation in the general strike, with only 8.3% attendance, but significant impacts on 27.5% of businesses due to transportation disruptions. The strike's effects were more pronounced than in 2012, with many workers unable to reach their jobs. The electric consumption in Catalonia dropped by 11% compared to the previous day. Pimec's secretary general acknowledged the strike's underlying issues but emphasized the economic damage it causes. The highest participation was in Barcelona at 9.3%, while Tarragona faced the most significant impact at 32%. Microenterprises showed a 10.8% participation rate, with large companies suffering the most at 50%.