A general public sector strike (greve da função pública) scheduled for Monday, March 23, is expected to cause significant disruptions across Portugal. The Federation of Independent Unions of Public Administration (Federação Nacional de Sindicatos Independentes da Administração Pública or Fesinap) warns that healthcare and education will be heavily affected. Those with pending immigration or citizenship processes at the Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo (AIMA) or the Institute of Registries and Notaries (Instituto dos Registos e do Notariado or IRN) should prepare for delays or rescheduling.
Public sector strike on Monday to disrupt AIMA and healthcare
Friday, 20 March 2026AI summary

Sources (3)
- Fesinap expects "strong" turnout for public sector strike on MondayCorreio da Manhã · 6:28pm, 20 Mar 2026
- Fesinap expects "strong" turnout for public sector strikeObservador · 8:54pm, 20 Mar 2026
- Strike scheduled for Monday, with the Civil Service expecting a "strong" turnoutCNN Portugal · 7:36pm, 20 Mar 2026





