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Social Security has ordered the immediate closure of an overcrowded, clandestine nursery in Amadora, citing severe safety risks and insufficient resources for the 50 children in its care.
Chega party leader André Ventura has announced a challenge to the Constitutional Court regarding the Single Social Benefit (PSU), specifically contesting the mandatory social work requirements for individuals with severe disabilities and cancer.
The commander of the Lisbon metropolitan command of the PSP requested more investment in this area.
The Government has introduced a 'participation voucher' linked to the Single Social Benefit (PSU), alongside new regulations for entities promoting social security activities and clarifying the role of the Santa Casa in Lisbon. Published in the Diário da República on August 27, the ordinance details the PSU, which acts as a social security solidarity subsystem for low-income individuals and families. The 'participation voucher' is worth 2.5% of the Social Support Index (IAS), currently 13.43 euros, for every 20 hours of social solidarity activity. The document also mandates the creation of Local Insertion Nuclei (NLI) coordinated by mayors, expands the responsibilities of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa, and increases the weekly activity requirements for certain beneficiaries. Applications should be submitted via the Social Security Direct portal.
Overcrowding, lack of qualified staff, sanitary deficiencies, and windowless rooms led Social Security to close a clandestine nursery in Águas Livres, Amadora.
Of the 50 children who were removed, 39 are under three years old and 11 are of pre-school age. There was overcrowding, a lack of human resources, and conditions incompatible with childcare.
Doctor Emuna Mia began the scheme about 20 years ago in the Vila Franca de Xira area. The total number of beneficiaries is unknown. Those identified will serve as witnesses.
Chega will ask the Constitutional Court to review the constitutionality of the decree that authorises the Government to create the Single Social Benefit.
The Social Security Institute (ISS) closed an illegal nursing home in São João das Lampas, Sintra, on Thursday, June 11, on an urgent and immediate basis. The ISS reported that 22 elderly residents, aged between 62 and 95, were living at the facility. Social Security secured placements for all residents and contacted their families to ensure they were moved to licensed social care facilities. Eight residents were relocated by the ISS to appropriate care, while the remaining 14 were taken in by family members. The operation was carried out under a judicial warrant due to evidence of recidivism by the owners, with support from the GNR and health authorities. The ISS stated that the conditions posed an imminent threat to the safety, health, and well-being of the residents, necessitating the immediate and forced closure of the home.
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Carlos Fernandes was mugged in Lisbon and filed a complaint with the authorities. Months later, he discovered that bank accounts had been opened in his name, one of them with over half a million euros, and a company had been created with nearly 200 foreign workers and a multi-million euro debt to Social Security.
Around a thousand members of the PSP, GNR, prison guards, and Maritime Police are gathered today in front of the Prime Minister's residence in Lisbon to protest against cuts to pension calculations, which could exceed 30%.
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The Public Prosecutor's Office has archived the two inquiries opened into the magistrate in 2020.
A meeting took place this afternoon at the Ministry of Labour headquarters in Lisbon, attended by Minister Rosário Palma Ramalho, the UGT, and four business confederations. The CGTP was once again excluded.
The meeting between the Minister of Labour, the UGT, and employer associations went well, guarantees Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho in a statement without a Q&A session for journalists.
The Minister met with the UGT and the four business confederations at the Ministry of Labour in Lisbon.
The secretary-general of the CGTP accused the Government this Monday of following an unconstitutional strategy in the labour law reform negotiations, as they are not taking place solely within the Social Concertation forum. Tiago Oliveira reiterated his criticism regarding the union federation being excluded from this Tuesday's meeting, stating that the CGTP is a participant and has the right to be involved.
The coordinating body representing the largest police and security service unions has announced a protest outside the Prime Minister's residence in Lisbon on 16 April. The demonstration aims to oppose pension cuts resulting from legislative changes since 2005, which could reduce retirement income from 90% to 60-70% of final salaries. The Permanent Coordinating Commission (CCP), representing PSP, GNR, prison guards, ASAE, and Maritime Police, argues that these cuts penalise those who have dedicated their lives to public service under high-risk conditions. The protest follows the rejection of parliamentary proposals that sought to maintain higher pension levels for security forces.
The protest, which brings together ASAE, PSP, GNE, Maritime Police, and prison guards, aims to contest the “serious error of pension cuts provided for in legislative changes made since 2005.”
PSP, GNR, prison guards, and ASAE unite in a protest in Lisbon. Pensions could fall from 90% to 60-70% of the final salary — cuts reaching up to 30%.
The organisation representing the largest unions and associations of security forces and services will hold a demonstration on 16 April in front of the Prime Minister's residence in Lisbon to protest against pension cuts.
The organisation that brings together the largest unions and associations of the security forces and services will hold a rally on April 16 in front of the Prime Minister’s residence The post Police unions organise national rally against pension cuts appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Gathering in front of the Prime Minister's residence in Lisbon to take place on the 16th
Unions representing the PSP, GNR, Prison Guard, ASAE, and Maritime Police demand changes to the 2005 law.
The Lisbon Court of Appeal confirmed on Tuesday the acquittal of two social workers who had been tried for allegedly lying in a 2015 case that resulted in the removal of three children from their mother.
The Public Prosecutor's Office continues to investigate allegations of mistreatment at the Academia Sonhar e Crescer nursery.
The Public Prosecutor's Office continues to investigate reports of mistreatment at the institution.
The meeting once again takes place without the presence of the CGTP.
The inspection operation focused on four commercial establishments and included the collaboration of the Tax and Customs Authority and the Social Security Institute.
