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The Police Professionals' Trade Union Association has launched a series of nationwide protests in Porto, calling on the government to address demands for salary increases.
A 33-year-old administrative employee was dismissed while on sick leave following a heart attack, despite the company citing a workload reduction while simultaneously advertising for the same role.
Portugal faces widespread disruption following a second general strike in eight months, highlighting deep-seated tensions between the government and unions over proposed labor reforms and the lack of constructive dialogue.
The Minister of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security stated today that the minimum wage increases planned for this legislative term, which include a 50 euro rise in 2027, are not insufficient for a country like Portugal. In Felgueiras, in the Porto district, where she participated in the inauguration of the new production unit for the Danish factory Coloplast, ...
Rosário Palma Ramalho pointed out that an agreement is currently on the table with all social partners, with the exception of the CGTP, which provides for an increase of 50 euros by 2027.
A source from ULS Santo António states that between 10:00 and 16:00, the turnout was 53.49% according to data gathered until the email was sent, at approximately 15:45.
Among other demands, the union is calling for the unblocking of the evaluation process so that nurses can access career progression and the payment of outstanding debts.
ASPE reports that the debt owed to nurses has been growing for two years. SITEU has called a strike for Monday and is demanding the payment of arrears and late-payment interest.
A conference hosted by Littler Portugal focusing on labor and corporate themes.
The software company for sports betting and online casinos announced the layoffs via email. Quality and Product are the most affected departments. There are also cuts in Malta, Romania, and the United Kingdom.
Filipe Pereira, coordinator of the Porto Trade Union, anticipates the gathering of “thousands upon thousands” at the protest against the rising cost of living taking place this Saturday in Porto.
Dozens of social institution employees gathered this Thursday in Porto to protest against the salaries they receive.
The CEO of the Portuguese group TMG, which manufactures automotive interior components, explained that the two factories the company has abroad serve distinct purposes. While in China the goal of local production is to be closer to the final customer, in the United States, it is to become “a global partner of choice for the ...
A new agreement aimed at legalising the status of Indonesian workers within the fishing sector is being described as only a partial success.
With 100% strike participation in Porto, the SinDGRSP awaits a response from the Government and has a meeting with the President of the Republic scheduled for Thursday.
In addition to the strike day, a demonstration has been scheduled near the Porto prison. Both protest actions were called by the Union of Technicians of the Directorate-General for Reintegration and Prison Services (SinDGRSP). These professionals perform duties in the rehabilitation, re-education, and social reintegration of inmates.
The union maintains its disagreement regarding the value of the risk supplement, which it considers insufficient given the responsibilities, demands, and risks inherent in the performance of their duties.
A demonstration will also be held outside the Porto Prison Establishment (EPP) between 11:00 and 13:00.
The stoppage covers approximately 350,000 general career public administration workers.
The strike had been ongoing for a month due to a lack of security and assaults on guards. The management also committed to replacing the clinical director with a general practitioner.
Guards reportedly obtained guarantees of more security and protection measures.
Union structures are criticising the transition process of the Porto Polytechnic into a Technical University. They claim that professors will earn less and lose points in performance evaluations, which delays career progression.
Without slogans, but with clear messages on their placards, around 200 police officers and guards gathered this Monday on Avenida dos Aliados, in Porto, to pressure the Government to move forward with the restructuring of careers and the revision of the remuneration system.
The goal is to demand better working conditions, while also involving the public who are complaining about a lack of security. Additionally, the National Team defeated Norway 2-1 in the Nations League.
The protest begins with a gathering in front of the Porto Metropolitan Command of the PSP, followed by a march to the city hall.
Culture professionals also claim that the SPA imposes illegal conditions on workers. Also in this news bulletin, negotiations for the State Budget and the security forces protest in Porto.
Police officers are scheduled to hold a protest in Porto this afternoon to call for salary increases.
This is the first demonstration in a series of planned protests to demand salary increases from the Government. Additionally, British authorities have arrested 5 suspects on suspicion of attacking a military base.
Twenty-two workers from the sector ran this Saturday in Porto, tray in hand, to protest against the crisis in the sector and low wages.
400 trucks set off this morning in a slow-march from Paredes towards Coimbra, in protest against rising fuel prices. Reporter Sofia Fernandes, who is following the demonstration, spoke with Salvador Rocha, a worker in the sector for over 15 years, who is asking the Prime Minister to “do something to help them”.
