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The Construction Union of Portugal warned today about the dangers of rebuilding areas affected by severe weather using unskilled workers, saying the sector's large companies should coordinate and release workers to ensure the work is carried out.
The general secretary of CGTP-IN accuses Ventura of “blaming those who have nothing, pitting them against those who have little”, and reiterates that workers are ready to “fight back” against that rhetoric.
An official source at the trade union confederation said the postponement was due to “scheduling reasons”.
Tiago Oliveira says Luís Montenegro is “lying” when he claims the reform of labour legislation paves the way for a €1,600 minimum wage and hopes the Prime Minister will clarify this statement at this week’s meeting, at which the CGTP plans to deliver thousands of signatures opposing the proposed changes to labour legislation.
Paulo Santos, president of the Trade Union Association of Police Professionals, accuses the Government of putting forward “a lie”. He says there are no GNR personnel available to provide this reinforcement.
