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CGTP Calls National Strike and March on Parliament for April 17 — Construction, Local Government Workers Walk Out

CGTP Calls National Strike and March on Parliament for April 17 — Construction, Local Government Workers Walk Out

Portugal's largest trade union confederation, the CGTP-IN, has called a national demonstration and coordinated strike action for April 17 , with workers from construction, ceramics, local government, and the public sector expected to walk out in...

Teachers' Union Threatens Strikes as Fenprof Escalates Standoff with Government

Teachers' Union Threatens Strikes as Fenprof Escalates Standoff with Government

Portugal's largest teachers' federation drew a line in the sand on Saturday, announcing a national demonstration for May 16 and putting strikes squarely on the table if the government refuses to renegotiate the Teaching Career Statute. The decision,...

Parliament Overrules Government on Storm Kristin Lay-off Pay, Forcing Full Salary Protection

Parliament Overrules Government on Storm Kristin Lay-off Pay, Forcing Full Salary Protection

A clash between Parliament and the government over worker pay has produced a rare reversal, with lawmakers voting to ensure that employees placed on lay-off following storm Kristin will receive their full salary rather than the reduced amount the...

Prison Guards Begin Month-Long Strike as Justice System Faces Fresh Pressure

Prison Guards Begin Month-Long Strike as Justice System Faces Fresh Pressure

Portugal's prison system entered a new period of disruption on Monday as guards launched a month-long strike scheduled to run through March 31, adding another layer of strain to a justice sector already contending with overcrowding, staff shortages,...