New labour law 'is not a magic wand' for wage increases
Maria de Fátima Carioca argues that Portugal needs a substantial overhaul of its labour legislation, saying flexibilisation of labour relations is unavoidable but must not undermine social protections. She warns the proposed new law is not a magic wand for boosting wages — structural reform is required alongside measures to safeguard workers. Her remarks come as the Government prepares a wide-ranging review of labour rules and the social safety net.
06:00 — Zohran Mamdani takes office in New York
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City council president moments after midnight at the symbolic Old City Hall subway station. The unconventional timing and venue underscore a populist, reformist image and signal a break with ritualised civic spaces. Meanwhile in Portugal, opposition leader Luís Montenegro publicly defended a proposed labour reform as necessary to secure ‘decent wages’, framing it as a balance between worker protections and market flexibility. The two developments illustrate how political actors use symbolism and policy narratives to shape public perceptions: Mamdani’s inauguration emphasises accessibility and grassroots politics, while Montenegro’s defence seeks to pre-empt concerns about economic impact and social equity.
4h. Montenegro: labour reform guarantees 'decent wages'
The Prime Minister has defended a government labour reform aimed at guaranteeing ‘decent wages’ by promoting better jobs and stronger pay protections, framing the measure as central to improving employment quality. Separately, António José Seguro urged an urgent restoration of social cohesion in Portugal, stressing that community rebuilding is necessary alongside policy reforms to address economic and social challenges.
Government approves increase of the minimum wage to 920 euros
An increase of 50 euros in the minimum wage was approved by the Government this Wednesday. Leitão Amaro reminds that the rise is part of the tripartite agreement which includes “mutual conditions”, such as “labour reform”.
General strike. Does the labour reform only benefit employers?
The government makes mistakes and does not know how to correct them — there are measures that are 'sinister, difficult to rationalize'. Montenegro, in emergency mode, promises a salary increase but the labour reform is not a magic wand.
PM insists country “will not get out of rut” without AD’s labour reform
Prime minister Luís Montenegro has warned today that the country will not get out of its rut if it does not move forward now with changes to labour legislation – taking The post PM insists country “will not get out of rut” without AD’s labour reform appeared first on Portugal Resident.
