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The UGT National Secretariat is set to reject the government's latest labour code proposal, citing insufficient progress and constitutional concerns, despite ongoing mediation efforts by President António José Seguro.
Minister of Labour Rosário Palma Ramalho has concluded negotiations on the labour package, confirming that a final version will be sent to the CGTP while the government awaits the UGT's definitive position on the proposed reforms.
Thousands of workers gathered in Lisbon for a CGTP-led demonstration to protest against the government's proposed labour package, citing concerns over wage stagnation, reduced rights, and increased job precariousness.
The Portuguese government, UGT, and four business confederations are meeting to negotiate a decisive agreement on new labour law reforms.
The Minister of Labour reconvenes with the UGT and business confederations to resume labour law reform negotiations following an appeal from the President of the Republic to resolve the recent impasse.
More than a hundred people demonstrated in downtown Lisbon, organized by CGTP, to demand gender equality and oppose a labor package perceived to worsen women's working conditions. The protest featured slogans advocating for equal pay and rights, with participants highlighting ongoing disparities in the workplace. CGTP leaders emphasized the need for legislative changes to uphold constitutional rights for women, especially in light of the upcoming International Women's Day.
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Lisbon and Porto to protest against the government's proposed changes to the labour law, known as the 'Work XXI' reform. Led by the CGTP union, the protests highlighted concerns that the reforms would negatively impact workers' rights. CGTP's Secretary-General, Tiago Oliveira, called for the government to withdraw the labour package, emphasizing its detrimental effects on the workforce.
Francisco Calheiros stated he is available to return to the labour negotiation table “provided there is something concrete” and that “the UGT says what it is willing to do.”
Former Governor of the Bank of Portugal Mário Centeno said today that the Portuguese labour market 'does not have a flexibility deficit', highlighting that few countries in the world have levels of labour flexibility comparable to Portugal's.
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro returns to parliament this Wednesday for a fortnightly debate where the opposition is expected to raise issues including labour law reform, the international economic climate, inflation, and the government's relationship with journalists. The debate will cover topics such as the PS party's concerns over a government contract with NewsWhip, which they fear may be used to monitor journalists, as well as ongoing disputes regarding the cost of living and the government's progress on labour legislation, which is nearing a final decision despite resistance from some social partners.
The president of the Liberal Initiative (IL), Mariana Leitão, urged the government to focus its efforts on governing rather than on communication tools like NewsWhip. During a visit to Sagalexpo, she criticised the government's heavy investment in propaganda and called for structural economic reforms, including tax cuts, while also addressing the stalled labour law revision and the ongoing challenges in the healthcare sector.
Armindo Monteiro says that 'as soon as this negotiation process ends', the CIP will propose 'a plan' for income, with the aim of increasing wages and growing the economy.
The president of the CIP - Confederation of Portuguese Business said today that he hopes to 'conclude quickly' the negotiation process regarding changes to labour law and considered that the country is 'a little bit tired of this negotiation'.
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.
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Approximately 500 people protested in Lisbon this Friday demanding salary increases in the public administration following the Ministry of Finance's failure to respond to the demands of the Common Front of Public Administration Unions. The protest began at Praça da Figueira and moved to the Ministry of Finance. Demonstrators carried banners calling for better working conditions and the valorisation of public sector workers. Sebastião Santana, coordinator of the Common Front, criticised Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento for the lack of response to a negotiation request submitted in January. The union is demanding a 15% salary increase with a minimum of 150 euros to combat the loss of purchasing power. Tiago Oliveira, secretary-general of the CGTP, also attended, criticising the government of Luís Montenegro for its approach to labour relations and its handling of other sectors, such as the Lusa news agency.
The webpage provides a broad overview of current political, economic, and social news related to Portugal. Key highlights include President José António Seguro's recent inauguration, emphasizing national unity and inclusivity, with his activities beginning in Mourisia. The economic section covers statements from ECB President Christine Lagarde on inflation control and ongoing labor negotiations, where employers show willingness to resume talks, though unions remain cautious. Additionally, there are updates on Portugal's participation in international events, such as the Michelin Gala and the Euromillions lottery results. Other notable topics include Portugal's record rainfall in February, the ongoing Marquês trial, and Portugal's engagement in global issues like the Ukraine conflict and EU-Israel relations.
This Tuesday, the day on which the evolution of prices for 2025 will be released, the CGTP will demonstrate in the streets against the labour package, European Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque will go to Parliament to speak about the European Commission’s work programme for 2026, and the Municipal Assembly of Lisbon will vote on the budget proposal. Meanwhile ...
The Lisbon Administrative and Tax Court ruled in favour of the Bank of Portugal in a case brought by international funds that demanded compensation of €2.2 billion. Less than a week before the presidential elections, António José Seguro and João Cotrim Figueiredo lead voting intentions, closely followed by André Ventura...
