Left Bloc urges unity between the two trade union centres to be maintained against labour package
The coordinator of the Left Bloc today appealed for unity between the two trade union centres against the proposed changes to labour law that “reduce wages and the time people have to live”, and accused the Government of ostracising parts of the trade union movement.
BE calls for unity among the trade union centres to be maintained
The Left Bloc took part in Tuesday's demonstration and said that only with 'a very strong movement' can the government led by Montenegro be challenged in discussions over the labour package.
Raimundo says the Government has self-excluded from the rights of five million workers
CGTP and UGT held a general strike on 11 December 2025 against the Government's proposal, the fifth to bring together the two trade union centres.
Labour Minister: CGTP 'has withdrawn from the negotiations'
Rosário Palma Ramalho wants to know 'what the CGTP wants' ahead of Tuesday's protest. The social dialogue meeting will be scheduled 'shortly' after having been postponed at the request of some partners.
Minister accuses CGTP of 'self-excluding' from labour reform negotiations
The minister said the CGTP trade union confederation withdrew itself from negotiations over the proposed labour reform.
Portuguese reject labour package and back a general strike
A majority say the trade unions are doing well and that the law favours employers. Those surveyed argue the way forward is not to make it easier to dismiss public sector workers.
Labour law and general strike divide Parliament
The labour law was discussed in Parliament, with parties disagreeing on the legitimacy of the general strike scheduled for next week. The left refers to a return to the 'old agenda of the right'. The parties supporting the government again point fingers at the trade unions.
