Evidence Review for Housing Program Design
In recent years, Spanish labor unions have faced a critical challenge: the erosion of purchasing power is driven not only by stagnant wages but by skyrocketing housing costs that significantly outpace salary growth.
To establish a foundational understanding of this issue, we collaborated with the Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT), delivering a comprehensive evidence review on the root causes of the crisis and the legal avenues for strategic action.
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Our research catalyzed further action within the Union, leading to the creation of a department dedicated to addressing housing accessibility and the organization of a Conference with other Spanish organizations active in this area. We were also invited to summarize our findings in an article for Hilo Negro, the Union's official journal.
Note. Data from the study comparing rental prices vs. purchasing power.
Project Overview
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Duration: 2 weeks.
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Role: Eduardo González led the review of evidence and the project report.
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Team: A union member provided key insights and information sources.
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Project Goal: To establish foundational evidence for the development and implementation of contextualized programs focused on housing accessibility and affordability.
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Methods: Systematic review of current housing legislation in Spain, analysis of evidence related to the root causes of housing problems, and identification of strategic and mobilization options.
Impact Evaluation
Root Cause Validation
Identified key drivers and delivered strategic recommendations for future affordability programs
Organizational Reach
Published findings in the official journal and presented to 14 organizations to drive strategic alignment.
Implementation Speed
Delivered best-practice protocols, enabling the union to launch services within one month
