Nurses set strike for 20 March over stalled promises
The Sindicato dos Enfermeiros Portugueses (SEP) announced a strike for 20 March, criticising the Ministry of Health (Ministério da Saúde) for delaying decisions that block nurses' career progression and the promised recalculation of service points. SEP says the ministry had committed to completing the points review by the end of February and failed to do so. Patients and services across public hospitals should expect disruption and check local announcements as the date approaches.
The Portuguese Nurses' Union (Sindicato dos Enfermeiros Portugueses) is the main trade union representing nurses in Portugal. It announced a strike for 20 March 2026, which can disrupt hospital routines and appointments in the public health service, so those relying on public care should check services and plan accordingly.
