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Patriarch of Lisbon Rui Valério advocates for a minimum consensus and mutual concessions in labour reform negotiations, while former PS leader Ferro Rodrigues urges his party to avoid preliminary talks and maintain distance from the far-right.
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.
Psychologist Juliana Ribeiro de Souza Revoredo is researching the emotional and professional impact on Brazilian lawyers following the sudden termination of the reciprocity agreement between the Brazilian and Portuguese Bar Associations in 2023.
Joom CEO Ilya Shirokov warns that proposed changes to Portugal's nationality law create market uncertainty and hinder the recruitment of international talent, noting that the company has already lost potential candidates to Germany.
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.
The Portuguese Bar Association (OA) has no plans to resume the reciprocity agreement with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), according to its president, João Massano. Instead, the focus is on organizing deontological workshops for Brazilian lawyers living in Portugal to help them better navigate local legal practice, including issues like professional secrecy, conflicts of interest, and social media advertising. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen ties with Portuguese-speaking countries.
The article discusses the prevalence of workplace bullying in Portugal, highlighting a recent incident at the Lisbon Western Local Health Unit (ULSLO) where a manager allegedly attempted to restrain a subordinate with tape. It explores the definitions, types (vertical, horizontal, structural, emotional, and strategic), and legal challenges of proving moral harassment in the workplace, while offering advice on how victims can document incidents and seek support through official channels.
The PCP leader considered that the Prime Minister would do a “great service to the country” if he announced the withdrawal of the reform at the fortnightly debate, which takes place on the eve of the discussion of the labour package.
Portugal’s Labour Minister, Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho, has downplayed the impact of Wednesday’s general strike, insisting that the “vast majority of Portuguese are working” and that disruption in the The post “Vast majority of Portuguese are working” – Government downplays impact of general strike appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Rosário Palma Ramalho cited four examples, starting by mentioning the increase in initial parental leave shared between father and mother, paid at 100% for the first six months.
A delegation from the CGTP Executive Committee will visit the Ministry of Labour in Lisbon this Monday, May 11, to deliver the notice for a general strike scheduled for June 3 against changes to labour law, after negotiations ended without agreement. The delegation will be led by CGTP Secretary-General Tiago Oliveira. The strike, themed 'Defeat the labour package', follows the government's 'Trabalho XXI' reform proposal, which unions have labelled an attack on workers' rights. The government has since held separate meetings with the UGT and business confederations, excluding the CGTP, which has accused the administration of being undemocratic. Labour Minister Palma Ramalho intends to take the proposal to parliament, despite ongoing opposition.
The CIP (Confederation of Portuguese Business) has announced it will accept UGT proposals regarding outsourcing, the reinstatement of unlawfully dismissed workers, individual time banks, continuous training, and arbitration. CIP president Armindo Monteiro stated that the organisation is willing to align with the union's position to reach a consensus on labour law reforms. While the CIP maintains its stance on the necessity of outsourcing for business efficiency, it is seeking common ground to finalise the agreement before the government's deadline, despite ongoing tensions and the threat of a general strike by the CGTP.
The parliamentary leader of Livre argued that the executive must decide if it wants stability while safeguarding workers' rights.
The Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities attributed the need for immigrants this Thursday to Portugal's “success”, as they perform jobs that nationals “do not want or cannot do”. Emídio Sousa was speaking during the Portugal Global Nation Forum, a strategic platform connecting Portugal, its diaspora, and international markets.
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The national demonstration, organised by the CGTP-IN under the slogan 'Down with the labour package! Increasing wages, guaranteeing rights, a better life is possible', takes place at a time when the Minister of Labour has guaranteed that there are only 'two or three issues' preventing an agreement with social partners and that she will conclude 'this negotiation phase in the coming days'.
The UGT secretary-general announced on Friday that an extraordinary national secretariat meeting will be convened to decide whether to approve changes to labour law, while business confederations have expressed agreement with the latest proposed version. These positions were shared following a meeting with the Minister of Labour in Lisbon. Meanwhile, the CGTP criticised the Government for allegedly negotiating the labour package 'on the sly' and asserted that no process is valid without the trade union federation's agreement. CGTP secretary-general Tiago Oliveira stated that attempting to exclude workers and their representative organisations from the discussion is unacceptable. Minister Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho met with the UGT and four confederations for minor adjustments to the legislation, following claims by the CGTP that they were excluded from earlier discussions.
The secretary-general of the CGTP anticipates that “thousands of workers will be on the streets” for the demonstration taking place this Friday in Lisbon against changes to labour law, and warns that “the greater the scale of the attack, the greater the response will be.” Under the slogan “Down with the Labour Package! Increasing wages, guaranteeing rights, a better life is possible”, ...
The Palácio das Laranjeiras is once again the backdrop this Thursday for the labour law reform. After more than 50 meetings at the Ministry of Labour, the negotiation now returns to the Permanent Commission for Social Concertation, which means that the CGTP will also have a voice. The minister in charge has been saying...
André Ventura argued that “the ideal would be for this process to reach a consensual conclusion in social concertation and in parliament.”
The UGT leader was accused of not bringing to a vote by the central union the proposal containing all the progress achieved in the last meeting between the Social Partners. Mário Mourão highlighted the importance of proposals being “written and concrete” rather than just “consensualised”.
Professionals in the field discuss working in gyms (low-cost or high-end) or at clients' homes, joke about grammatical differences between Brazil and Portugal, and explain how to validate their degrees.
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A scientific study on workplace harassment in the Portuguese performing arts sector reveals that bullying and sexual harassment are widespread, often perpetrated by those in leadership or artistic direction roles. The research, conducted under the MUDA project, highlights that victims frequently face humiliation, intimidation, and non-consensual physical contact, with many reporting that precarious employment conditions exacerbate their vulnerability and hinder the reporting of abuse. The report calls for urgent institutional action, including mandatory training, independent reporting channels, and stronger legal protections.
The professionals, who will be gathered at the Government headquarters in Lisbon, accuse the ministry of relying on precarious workers as if they were permanent staff. By early morning, the effects of the strike were already visible.
They claim it increases precariousness, facilitates dismissals without just cause, and limits the right to strike.
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.
