Career progression news in Portugal

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Doctors' Federation says Government recognises seriousness of the SNS and opens door to dialogue

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The Government has acknowledged the seriousness of issues affecting the SNS and signalled readiness to engage with the Doctors' Federation. The health ministry described FNAM's proposals on medical residency, parental provisions, assessment and career progression as essential, opening a potential dialogue on reforms aimed at strengthening the medical workforce and improving retention within Portugal's public healthcare system.

Correio da Manhã20 Jan

Doctors' Federation says Government recognises seriousness of the SNS and opens door to dialogue

Parliament approves exceptional regime to correct career progression delays for teachers

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The Portuguese Parliament has passed measures to address long-standing career advancement issues for teaching staff.

SÁBADO9 Oct

Parliament approves exceptional regime to correct career progression delays for teachers

Parliament approves exceptional regime to correct career progression for teaching staff

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Legislation stemming from a citizens' initiative creates an exceptional regime for reviewing and correcting the career positioning of teachers.

cmjornal.pt9 Oct

Parliament approves exceptional regime to correct career progression for teaching staff

2027 State Budget: End of the budgetary brake on teacher career progression

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The 2027 State Budget Proposal removes all budgetary restrictions on the career progression of primary and secondary school teachers, covering the final instalment for the recovery of frozen service time. The budget allocates funds for teacher retention incentives, housing subsidies for displaced staff, and extraordinary hours to combat teacher shortages, while the end of austerity measures ensures the final 25% of frozen service time is paid by July 2027.

dn.pt8 Oct

2027 State Budget: End of the budgetary brake on teacher career progression

Investigation: Regulation that prevented career progression published

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The decree was agreed upon by the Government and trade unions. Progression had not occurred since 2008 due to a lack of regulation regarding performance evaluation.

observador.pt2 Jul

Investigation: Regulation that prevented career progression published

Specialised technicians risk losing salary progression when applying for new school vacancies

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Specialised technicians currently working in public schools who apply for the 1,406 new vacancies opened by the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation risk resetting their career progression. Clarifications from the General Administration of the Education System indicate that public servants will be placed at the first salary tier of the senior technician career if they accept a new position. This affects professionals such as psychologists, social workers, and therapists, whose accumulated experience will not be reflected in their new salary. School directors, including Filinto Lima of ANDAEP, have criticised the move as a 'tremendous injustice' that may discourage experienced staff from applying, potentially harming school operations and student support.

dn.pt19 Jun

Specialised technicians risk losing salary progression when applying for new school vacancies

More than one hundred nurses protest in Lisbon on strike day

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Gathering on International Nurses Day brought protesters from Campo Pequeno to the Ministry of Health. SEP expects a meeting regarding career progression.

observador.pt12 May

More than one hundred nurses protest in Lisbon on strike day

Careers and salaries. The topics at the start of Seguro's visit to Spain

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António José Seguro believes that Portugal needs improvements “to be an extraordinary country to work in” - starting with career progression and better salaries.

RTP Notícias19 Apr

Careers and salaries. The topics at the start of Seguro's visit to Spain

What about promotions? Is there nothing for anyone?

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Reflecting on the economic progress of the Madeira Autonomous Region, the author contrasts its social dialogue model with the current national political landscape. The text criticises the Minister of Labour's exclusive negotiations with a single trade union and highlights the growing disparity between record corporate profits and the stagnant wages of experienced, mid-career professionals. The author argues for a career progression model that rewards seniority and skill acquisition, similar to the public sector, and calls for an end to promotion caps to better support the 'unsung heroes' of the corporate world.

Diário de Notícias19 Mar

What about promotions? Is there nothing for anyone?

Union announces nurses' strike for 20 March

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The strike concerns several issues that are hindering career progression.

Correio da Manhã4 Mar

Union announces nurses' strike for 20 March

Healthcare workers on strike for career progression

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The strike is in effect from 00:00 to 24:00 and was called by the National Union of Workers in Public Services and Entities (STTS).

Observador3 Mar

Healthcare workers on strike for career progression

Ministry of Culture pressures management of the D. Maria II National Theatre

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Workers complain of 'pay inequalities and a lack of career progression'.

Correio da Manhã17 Jan

Ministry of Culture pressures management of the D. Maria II National Theatre

Portugal

1340:The Battle of Salado
Afonso IV of Portugal and his son-in-law Alfonso XI of Castile rout the Marinid army of Abu al-Hasan and the forces of Granada at the Battle of Salado near Tarifa, ending the last major Moroccan invasion of the Iberian Peninsula.
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1954: The Ponte de Santa Clara over the Mondego at Coimbra, designed by the engineers Edgar Cardoso and António Franco de Abreu, is inaugurated by Salazar, replacing the iron bridge of 1875.

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1938: Orson Welles's radio adaptation of H. G. Wells's 'The War of the Worlds' is broadcast by CBS, its realistic news-bulletin format causing alarm among some listeners who believed Martians had landed in New Jersey.

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