Health Inspectorate to analyse nationality requirement in recruitment competitions

The General Inspectorate for Health Activities (IGAS) is to investigate the nationality requirement imposed by the Lisbon Western Local Health Unit (ULSLO) in its recruitment processes. The inspector-general, António Carapeto, confirmed the review after reports that the unit was unlawfully requiring Portuguese nationality for private-law contracts, potentially misleading candidates. Legal experts, including Maria Antónia Beleza, argue that the practice is discriminatory and legally incoherent, as it confuses residency and visa requirements with nationality status, potentially deterring qualified applicants.

Impacts of the war return to São Bento. Montenegro faces a fortnightly debate

The war in the Middle East and the resulting energy crisis are topics that will be at the centre of the fortnightly debate. It is expected that changes to labour law will also be addressed by the opposition in the Assembly of the Republic.

CGTP accuses Government of excluding the largest trade union centre from labour package negotiations

Dozens of people demonstrated outside the Ministry of Labour in Lisbon

Sitava admits challenging airport handling tender to defend workers

Sitava, the Union of Aviation and Airport Workers, is considering legal action to challenge the airport handling tender won by the Clece/South consortium, aiming to protect workers' interests. The union criticises the lack of provisions for the transfer of staff and existing company agreements, labelling the process as ideologically driven and potentially damaging to airport operations. Meanwhile, Menzies has already filed an injunction in the Lisbon Administrative and Tax Court, citing concerns over the tender's structure, operational requirements, and the lack of a robust transition framework for employees.

Artistic education teachers take to the streets to end precarious employment

Around fifty teachers from the António Arroio Artistic School in Lisbon are protesting this Tuesday, March 17, against precarious employment contracts, with a similar demonstration taking place in Porto. “António Arroio and Soares dos Reis in the same fight” is one of the signs visible today in front of the artistic school in Lisbon, where teachers of specialized visual and audiovisual arts are gathered. At issue is the precarious professional situation of about 200 teachers from the country's two artistic schools who have been teaching subjects like cinema or performing arts for years but remain without a recruitment group that would allow them to obtain permanent tenure, Fenprof secretary-general José Feliciano Costa told Lusa.

Menzies files injunction to challenge ground handling tender

The company states that it disagrees with the design of the tender process and the way it was conducted.

Lisboa Ocidental Health Unit demands Portuguese nationality in recruitment competitions. Lawyers say the practice is illegal

The Lisboa Ocidental Local Health Unit (ULSLO) is facing accusations of illegality for requiring Portuguese nationality in recruitment notices for roles governed by private labour law. Legal experts argue that this requirement is discriminatory and contradicts both the Labour Code and European Union law, potentially deterring foreign candidates. While the health unit claims it follows legal requirements and exceptions, lawyers maintain that the reference to public service laws in private contract procedures is incoherent and unlawful.

Labour reform is closer than ever. Tuesdays in Belém

There is optimism regarding the labour package. Seguro changed the day of the meeting with Montenegro to foster “strategic cooperation”. Trump says “I can do whatever I want”, but has no solution for Hormuz.

Notícias ao Minuto - Última hora

The article covers various recent events in Portugal, including political tensions between Oeiras and Amadora over territorial disputes, with Oeiras' mayor Isaltino accusing Amadora of invasion and threatening to build a “wall.” It highlights a family in Lisbon with four minors left homeless due to lack of housing solutions. Additionally, Portugal's support for Ukraine is reaffirmed by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, emphasizing Portugal’s continued backing amidst ongoing conflicts. Other notable topics include local incidents such as a school meal controversy at Salesianos de Manique, and economic discussions about labor laws indicating common ground among political parties. The article also mentions Portugal's participation in the EuroDreams lottery, where no winners were declared but some prizes were awarded to Portuguese participants.

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Notícias ao Minuto - Última hora

This webpage provides a collection of recent news highlights related to Portugal, covering various topics such as political support, local incidents, and social issues. Notably, Portugal's President has reaffirmed the country's “continued and unwavering” support for Ukraine amidst ongoing conflicts. Additionally, there are reports of local disputes, such as the mayor of Oeiras accusing Amadora of invading and threatening to build a “wall.” Other stories include a family of four losing their caravan home without a solution, and discussions on legal and social matters like school meal policies and labor laws. Overall, the content reflects Portugal's current political stance, local community concerns, and social issues.

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Notícias ao Minuto - Última hora

The webpage provides a broad overview of current news related to Portugal, covering political, economic, and social issues. Key highlights include ongoing debates about labor laws, with ministers emphasizing common ground; a family of four in Lisbon losing their housing without a solution; and a controversy involving Salesianos de Manique over food standards in a school. Additionally, there are reports on the decline in house sales at auctions, political tensions between Oeiras and Amadora, and local sports coverage about the Sporting-Bodo/Glimt match. The site also features international news, such as the Iran conflict and Middle East tensions, alongside cultural updates like the release of a new poetry book.

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The "different attitude" in negotiating what separates UGT and the Government

One week was enough to change the course of negotiations on the labour package. Partners are no longer at odds and are making a new effort to “align” the points that almost broke off the dialogue.

Read this Tuesday's edition of DN, March 17

Lisbon is among the capitals with the highest public transport prices relative to income. The front page of DN this Tuesday is dedicated to a comparison: among the capitals of the 27 member states, Lisbon has some of the transport systems that weigh most heavily on travellers' pockets, while Luxembourg leads with total free access. The main photo is dedicated to cinema, noting that the American Oscars had Norwegian and Russian offshoots. There is also a major focus on health: the Western Lisbon Local Health Unit (ULS) requires Portuguese nationality for recruitment competitions, a practice lawyers claim is illegal. The competition for the recruitment reserve of nurses at the Western Lisbon Local Health Unit from February this year presents an illegality in the admission requirements by requesting Portuguese nationality, two labour law experts, Maria Antónia Beleza and Paulo Geraldes, told DN. This is not an isolated case, as there are other competitions where the irregularity persists. The ULS guarantees to DN that it complies with the law. Download the electronic edition of DN at the link below and see the front page in detail.

Unions available to negotiate overtime with ULS

SMZS–FNAM highlights that there are overtime hours that have remained unpaid since last year or even two years ago, adding that they want a deadline established for workers to begin being paid.

Lisboa Ocidental Health Unit workers threaten strike if administration fails to comply with the law

Medical staff, nurses, and administrative workers at the Lisboa Ocidental Local Health Unit (ULSLO) are threatening industrial action following the disappearance of thousands of overtime hours from the computer system. Unions representing the staff have scheduled a meeting with the administration for the 19th to address long-standing issues, including unpaid overtime, career progression delays, and failures in performance evaluation systems. If negotiations fail, workers have approved a motion to proceed with a strike. Meanwhile, the Health Inspectorate is investigating the unit's Human Resources department regarding the legality of recent hiring practices.

CGTP brought protesters, but did not attend the meeting

In front of the Ministry of Labour, Tiago Oliveira guaranteed that it is not the CGTP that is sidelining itself, but that it is being excluded from the negotiation process for the labour package.

CGTP criticises Government's "democratic attack" and promises that "the fight will continue"

The Ministry of Labour indicated that the Government showed willingness for a subsequent meeting with the CGTP.

Labour law: CGTP criticises Government's "democratic attack" and promises that "the fight will continue"

The secretary-general of the CGTP trade union federation accused the Government of a “democratic attack” for excluding the union from discussions on labour law reforms. Tiago Oliveira stated the process is “riddled with disrespect” and vowed that the struggle will continue. While dozens of protesters gathered outside the Ministry of Labour, the Government indicated it would be available for a separate meeting with the CGTP later. The union leader also announced plans to request an urgent meeting with the President of the Republic, António José Seguro, and noted that the union's National Council will meet on Wednesday to discuss further forms of protest.

Government meets today with UGT and employers to resume labour law negotiations

CGTP protests in Lisbon for equality between women and men

Protests against the government's labour package mark Saturday

Union says Lisbon Firefighters Regiment faces 'utter disarray'

Supreme Administrative Court sides with scientists in appeal against university, ordering it to open competition for career entry