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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.
The PCP Secretary-General considered that the general strike is intended for “all workers”.
Tiago Oliveira called for participation in the general strike and demanded 15% salary increases during the final rally of the May Day demonstration in Lisbon.
Thousands of people mark Labour Day this Friday in Lisbon.
CGTP Secretary-General Tiago Oliveira has called on all workers to join a general strike on June 3rd to protest against the government's labour package, which he describes as a major setback for workers' rights. During the May Day rally in Lisbon, Oliveira demanded a 15% wage increase to combat the rising cost of living, the end of flexible working hours, and the implementation of a 35-hour work week for all. The demonstration saw thousands of participants, including representatives from various sectors and political leaders, marching to voice their opposition to the government's policies.
The BE called today for mobilisation for the general strike called by the CGTP for June 3rd and considered that the labour package 'is on the verge of being defeated', hoping that it does not even reach the President of the Republic.
In Alameda, Lisbon, the CGTP leader insists that the labour package is an “attack on workers”. At Jamor, the UGT says it “will not yield” to the Government's main pillars.
Thousands of people are marking Labour Day today on the streets of Lisbon, where they are demonstrating against the labour package and with the general strike scheduled for June 3rd on the horizon.
During the May Day celebrations at Jamor, Mário Mourão criticised the negotiation process surrounding the labour reform, stating there were attempts to “pressure, divide and weaken” the UGT. The trade union centre remains open to dialogue but will only accept agreements that are “good for workers and for the country”. Meanwhile, the CGTP has confirmed a general strike for 3 June.
The Secretary-General of the PCP marched in Lisbon during the May Day celebrations and called for a “resounding no” to the labour legislation proposed by the government.
Transtejo Soflusa workers will hold a plenary meeting between 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM on Thursday.
The UGT will “reaffirm the proposals” it has already made in negotiations for labour reform and has not ruled out participating in a potential general strike, its secretary-general said today on the sidelines of an event in Lisbon.
TVDE drivers and operators are protesting this Wednesday, the 29th, in Lisbon, demanding urgent fare increases, the exclusion of taxis from the TVDE regulatory framework, and fuel price support. The protest, which involves a gathering at Campo Pequeno followed by visits to the headquarters of Bolt and Uber, coincides with the ongoing review of the sector's legislation. Additionally, a separate group of delivery and ride-hailing workers has announced a 24-hour strike today.
This Friday's protest in Lisbon was scheduled by the CGTP to demand that the Government withdraw the labour package.
Expectations for turnout are very positive, states the CGTP, adding that practically all sectors have issued strike notices, ranging from commerce and services to public administration.
The public sector strike may affect schools, health centres and hospitals, retail, catering and the hotel industry.
Fenprof has issued a strike notice so that a 'greater number of teaching staff' can attend the national demonstration organised by the CGTP. Several Civil Service unions have called for a work stoppage.
The Union of Entertainment, Audiovisual and Musicians Workers (Cena-STE) has called for a strike on Friday, urging participation in the 'Down with the Labour Package' national demonstration, scheduled by the CGTP for that day in Lisbon.
Fenprof, the teachers' federation, STAL, the union for local and public sector workers, and Fiequimetal, which covers various industries, have scheduled a strike for April 17th.
The 24-hour strike by Lisbon Metro workers scheduled for Tuesday was called off this Monday, April 13, according to a union source. The same source stated that an agreement was reached with the company, securing some of the conditions that had led to the strike notice. After last Thursday's strike saw full participation from the professional categories involved, leading to a complete service shutdown, the union announced today, following a meeting with the Board of Directors, that conditions were met to suspend the industrial action. Sara Gligó, a leader of the Federation of Transport and Communications Unions (FECTRANS), explained that the company ultimately accepted terms during negotiations to prevent the strike by operational department heads, specifically staff from the Central Command Post, Central Command Room, and Energy and Traction Command.
Fectrans states that an agreement was reached with the company, ensuring that some of the demands behind the strike will be met.
The strike notice included inspectors, staff in charge of the Central Command Post, Central Command Room, and Energy and Traction Command.
A strike is taking place at the Lisbon Metro, starting at 07:00.
The Lisbon Metro is closed this Thursday, April 9, due to a 24-hour workers' strike. All lines are shut down, with no minimum services decreed, except for essential safety and maintenance staff. The strike, which is also scheduled for April 14, is motivated by the company's failure to uphold 2019 agreements regarding training and work organization.
Strikes have been occurring for years at the Lisbon Metro, but the underlying problems do not disappear: there will be a new stoppage with no minimum services. And will we no longer hear from Mário Centeno?
Home News Lisbon Metro closed due to strike Lisbon Metro closed due to strike The Lisbon Metro is closed today, 9 April, due to a 24-hour strike by workers, Lusa news agency observed at the Colégio Militar/Luz station. The company's website also indicates that all lines are closed.
The call is made “for decent wages, respect for the Company Agreement and the appreciation of public culture,” announced the Lisbon Municipal Workers' Union this Wednesday.
The plenary follows a counter-proposal presented this afternoon by the Lisbon Metro administration.
Workers are protesting for “decent wages, respect for the Company Agreement, and the appreciation of public culture.”
