The Portuguese government has accused the UGT union of being “absolutely intransigent” in ongoing labor reform negotiations. Despite efforts to reach an agreement, the UGT has refused to accept the government's proposed changes, which include measures on temporary contracts and outsourcing. The negotiations, initiated by the government’s “Trabalho XXI” proposal in July 2025, have faced strong opposition from unions like UGT and CGTP, who see the reforms as attacks on workers' rights. The government remains committed to passing the reform, which has received mixed reactions from business associations and unions. The process continues with ongoing proposals and counterproposals, but no agreement has yet been reached.