In their first meeting, the Left Bloc (BE) and the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) aligned their opposition to the government's proposed labour reforms. Both parties declared the package defeated following the collapse of social concertation talks, with Paulo Raimundo and José Manuel Pureza emphasizing worker unity as the primary force against the legislation. The meeting also highlighted shared concerns regarding the cost of living, public housing policies, and the protection of the National Health Service, while noting a broader convergence on national issues.