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Portugal faces a nationwide general strike as labour unions protest against proposed legislative changes affecting public services and transport sectors.
The Civil Aviation Pilots' Union (SPAC) will not join the general strike on June 3rd against the labour package, the union president said this Monday. Hélder Santinhos also commented on TAP's results, stating that he views the recovery of the accounts “favourably” and admitted concern regarding the labour impact.
The CGTP trade union confederation is formally submitting a strike notice today for a general strike on June 3rd to protest against proposed labour law reforms following failed negotiations.
The right to strike must be balanced against the public's right to freedom of movement, ensuring that labour disputes do not completely paralyze urban infrastructure.
Lisbon Metro workers have initiated a two-day strike, with no minimum services mandated by the Arbitration Court, resulting in a complete shutdown of the network.
A plenary session at the Campus de Justiça in Lisbon brought together hundreds of dissatisfied workers. The next meeting with the Ministry of Justice is scheduled for September 21st.
Three CGTP-affiliated public sector unions have called for a strike of general career staff on October 2nd to demand better pay for the lowest-paid workers in the public administration. The strike, organized by the FNSTFPS, STAL, and STML, covers approximately 350,000 workers across central, local, and regional government sectors. Union leader Joaquim Ribeiro stated that the action serves as an urgent warning to the government of Luís Montenegro, demanding immediate salary negotiations rather than waiting until 2027. A demonstration is also scheduled in Lisbon for the same day, with unions warning of significant disruptions to public services, including schools and waste collection.
Employees of the Lisbon mobility company EMEL have started a four-day partial strike action.
The partial strike will consist of two hours per day per shift.
Demonstrations scheduled in Mem-Martins and Vila Nova de Gaia. Unions highlight profits of 22 million in Portugal and 15.3 billion in sales for the parent company.
Disturbances occurred after the CGTP demonstration had ended, involving the throwing of bottles and pyrotechnics. Additionally, non-teaching school staff are on strike.
Portugal has been quieter over the last two days following a general strike. This second strike in eight months, which lacked support from the UGT union, caused significant disruption to education, air travel, and healthcare. While the right to strike is constitutionally protected, this action faced criticism due to its timing and a lack of clear alternatives to the proposed labour reforms. The author argues that while the current labour laws are outdated and need flexibility, some of the government's proposed changes—such as restrictions on teleworking—are regressive. Ultimately, the lack of constructive dialogue between the government and unions leaves the country in a state of uncertainty and dissatisfaction.
Information provided by CP to Observador: by 8 am, 57 out of 133 scheduled services were cancelled, mostly urban trains in Lisbon. Additionally, those detained during the disturbances will appear before a judge tomorrow.
Tiago Oliveira stresses that the demonstrations were peaceful. In Lisbon, after the demonstration had ended, people caused disturbances with security forces. Additionally, Montenegro assessed the strike.
The PSP confirmed to CM that firecrackers were detonated during clashes at protests on the day of a general strike, where one police officer was injured. The Lisbon Fire Department had to be called to extinguish fires in rubbish bins.
The PSP took protesters who were resisting at the doors of the Assembly of the Republic to the police station, as part of the demonstrations on the day of the general strike.
“We'll catch this one. We had a ticket for the 10-something, but our son, who lives here, warned us there's a strike,” says the New Zealander standing on the platform of line 7, waiting for the CP train from Lisbon to Faro scheduled for 8:23 am, but with a delay notice. The following service...
The majority consider the day to be calmer than a typical weekday, pointing to the possibility of holidays and remote work as the main reasons. However, in transport, even minimum services are failing for those trying to get to work on time.
Of the 1,472 flights scheduled nationwide this Wednesday, 658 have already been cancelled, according to information provided by ANA. This figure represents 45% of the total movements planned at Portuguese airports on the day of the general strike. Lisbon is seeing the highest percentage of cancelled departures and arrivals. Of the 658 scheduled flights...
A family is suing the public transport company Carris for one million euros following a fatal incident at the Glória Funicular. Additionally, a general strike is taking place today.
In this news bulletin, the first assessment of the strike called by the CGTP. Also, an update on the conflict in the Middle East, with a new exchange of attacks between the US and Iran.
The company had announced in a statement that it expected the service to be suspended from 23:00 on Tuesday and throughout Wednesday due to the general strike.
Rosário Palma Ramalho hopes that the minimum service measures under labour law “will effectively go ahead”.
PS councillors plan to stage a 'political protest'. João Ferreira opposes 'coercion' but does not state whether he will attend the meeting. The PCP has issued national instructions to cancel municipal activities.
Schedules for that day will be made available through official channels, specifically on the Fertagus website.
