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UGT deputy secretary-general Sérgio Monte indicates that the union is likely to reject the government's proposed labour law changes, aligning with public sentiment and CGTP's stance ahead of a formal decision.
The Portuguese government has presented a final draft of its labour law reform, 'Trabalho XXI', to social partners, with further negotiations scheduled for Friday to address remaining points of contention despite claims that an agreement is near.
The government has amended its labour law reform proposal, abandoning plans to extend fixed-term contract durations while reintroducing specific criteria for youth employment contracts following negotiations with the UGT.
Minister of Labour Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho convenes with social partners for the 53rd time to negotiate contentious labour law reforms, including contract terms, dismissal policies, and working hours.
Portugal's tight labour market and historic employment levels are forcing companies to tap the over-55 workforce, particularly in food, manufacturing, hospitality, logistics and contact centres. Eurofirms reports increased demand for senior profiles, greater openness to flexible hours to improve work–life balance, and a mix of domestic and foreign hires (34% of 216 active outsourced employees are foreign, 63 are over 55). The shift is seen as essential for business growth amid sectoral shortages; Eurofirms recorded a 13% revenue increase to €619 million in the last fiscal year.
Francisco Montes, 24, who has Down syndrome, works at a pizzeria in Foz do Douro, Porto, where he surprises people with his autonomy and by challenging stereotypes about disability. He is also a world vice-champion in swimming.
World swimming runner-up, 24-year-old Francisco Montes, works at a pizzeria in Foz, Porto, before his high-performance training sessions. World Down Syndrome Day is marked on March 21st.
Four demanding training sessions per week, an employment contract, and goals set until 2028. At 24, Francisco Montes refuses to let Down syndrome define what he is capable of doing.
