The Service Sector Workers' Union (SITESE) has issued a strike notice for companies associated with the Portuguese Association of Distribution Companies (APED) for May 1st. The stoppage, called on International Workers' Day, is primarily based on the defense of decent work, the need for wage increases, the protection of workers' rights, and the balance between professional and family life, according to the statement. SITESE calls for worker participation, emphasizing that collective mobilization is crucial for defending rights and improving working conditions. The union states that distribution workers are subject to high levels of demand, intense schedules, and constant pressure, considering an effective improvement in working conditions and remuneration to be urgent.