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President of the Republic António José Seguro is set to hold individual meetings with social partners in Belém this Wednesday to discuss the government's contentious labour legislation proposal.
Iran explains that it will only agree to negotiate with the White House if US restrictions are lifted. Also, António José Seguro meets with social partners this afternoon: from employers to unions.
The President of the Republic is meeting with all social partners, including the CGTP, which had been excluded from negotiations. Additionally, the Government promises to find a solution for the INEM's debts to the fire departments.
The President of the Republic, António José Seguro, will meet with social partners in Belém this Wednesday (April 22), starting with the CGTP-IN, on the eve of a UGT national secretariat meeting to vote on the final version of the labour package. The President scheduled these hearings following his official visit to Spain and the visit of Brazilian President Lula da Silva to Portugal. The meetings occur as the government's proposal to amend labour legislation lacks consensus among social partners. While the CGTP remains opposed, the Minister of Labour has stated that if no agreement is reached, the document submitted to parliament will be a compromise. Prime Minister Luís Montenegro emphasized the importance of an agreement but confirmed the government will present a bill regardless of the outcome.
The President keeps his promise to call all social partners at the earliest possible date after the negotiation phase has concluded. From Belém, Seguro attempts to build bridges to reach an agreement.
Representatives of workers and employers meet again for discussions.
The President was approached during a visit to Praia da Vieira in Leiria by a member of the CGTP Executive Committee, who will have “a seat by right” at this meeting.
The Intersindical had announced that, despite not being invited, it would participate in this Monday's meeting. Upon arrival, it was unable to join the other social partners and was instead received by the Minister of Labour's chief of staff.
The Prime Minister announced this Wednesday that the Government will meet with social partners early next week regarding labour law. Rui Calafate, a commentator for CNN Portugal, analyses the current state of the discussion.
The Portuguese Tourism and Commerce and Services confederations show openness to a new round of contacts between social partners. UGT stresses that it 'did not leave' the negotiating table.
The PS secretary-general accused the Government of a lack of democratic humility and lamented that this stance will cost the country dearly.
Armindo Monteiro, president of the Confederation of Portuguese Business, stated in an interview with Now channel that “there has been a lack of willingness from social partners to reach an agreement” and challenged employers and unions to come together.
