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PCP leader Paulo Raimundo reaffirms the party's opposition to the government's labour package on the eve of a general strike, emphasizing the need to protect workers' rights and parental benefits.
Left Bloc and PCP leaders strongly oppose the government's proposed labour package, arguing it threatens workers' rights and increases precariousness, while calling for collective action to block the legislation.
The Volkswagen Autoeuropa factory in Palmela is preparing its assembly line for the German brand's future 100% electric model until June 11, but 60% of the workers mobilised for these tasks joined the strike. In Mangualde, work proceeded 'normally'.
Petrogal's representative structure accuses the Government of devaluing the strategic importance of the Sines refinery.
Voting is scheduled for Thursday and Friday next week. Increases will be phased: 2.8% in January and a further 2.5% from October. The company guarantees an extra €100 for the lowest-paid employees.
Salaries at Autoeuropa rise by 2.8% this month and 2.5% in October. The agreement also provides for a one-off €500 bonus upon signing.
Autoeuropa workers will receive a 2.8% pay rise with a minimum of €50 in January this year. They will later get a further 2.5% increase in October, again with a minimum of €50, ECO has found. The preliminary agreement, which could be signed with the factory management ...
