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Anafre has requested that the Government amend public tender regulations to allow the hiring of immigrants, addressing labor shortages currently affecting parishes and municipal councils.
The Government and UGT-affiliated unions Fesap and STE will sign an agreement raising the State minimum wage (Public Administration Remuneration Base, BRAP) to €1,116.55 in 2029 — effectively €1,117. The deal, due to be signed on Wednesday, formalises a planned uplift for public-sector pay that will interact with cost-of-living pressures and broader labour-market indicators, signalling the state’s approach to wage policy ahead of 2029.
While the intention to test a four-day work week in the public sector on the mainland never left the drawing board, it has been underway in the Azores since January, with 400 employees working 32 hours a week. The regional director of Organization, Planning and Public Employment tells ECO that the goal is...
The European Commission has opened proceedings against Portugal today, considering that there is “discrimination against fixed-term workers” in the public sector because they do not have the same salary progression conditions as those with permanent contracts.
The European Commission opened a case against Portugal this Wednesday, considering that there is “discrimination against fixed-term workers” in the public sector because they do not have the same salary progression conditions as those with permanent contracts. In a statement, the European Commission said it sent a formal notice letter this Wednesday.
Extraordinary travel support only covers those placed at least 70 kilometres from home.
The decision puts an end to two years of demands from the public company's employees, who were calling for increased compensation for work performed on public holidays.
Following the European Commission's recommendation, the Minister for State Reform tells RTP Antena 1 that the capacity for remote work in the civil service is being evaluated.
The Independent Doctors' Union (SIM) announced today an agreement with the Ministry of Defence that will allow for the unblocking of the career path for civilian doctors in the Armed Forces, following “deadlocks lasting more than three decades”.
The Ministry of Defence has reached an agreement with the Independent Doctors' Union (SIM) regarding career progression for healthcare professionals at the Armed Forces Hospital (HFAR). “We are sending a signal to those who serve the military personnel who serve the country and deserve a stable, valued, and recognised professional path,” says Nuno Melo.
The Regulatory Authority for the Media (ERC) is set to increase its staff. The entity that regulates the media sector has opened a competition for 12 technicians in the fields of Law and Communication. In the Communication sector, the entity chaired by Helena Sousa intends to recruit seven senior technicians in the field of Communication Sciences.
In 2009, an on-call duty supplement was created for the PSP/GNR, the hourly rate of which remains unchanged.
Valuing those who serve the State requires the courage to change, not to maintain what is failing.
The new Career Statute for Teachers (ECD) must recognise and value the irreplaceable role of teachers in building a quality public school system and a democratic society.
Vacancies are intended for psychologists, speech therapists, social educators, or IT technicians.
There are fewer vacancies in the teacher placement competitions for the next school year. This is a decrease of 2,591 compared to last year.
The Madeira Trade Union Association joins the national protest against the labour package. The public sector, facing 'very strong resistance' in negotiations, is the main focus of criticism.
The plenary session rejected the Administration's proposal by acclamation, as it was far below the €56.58 recommended by the Government. Confidence in the Board of Directors was also withdrawn.
The strike, called by Fesinap, began at midnight and continues until 11:59 PM, covering central, regional, and local administration.
The 24-hour public sector strike has ended. The leader of FESINAP indicates participation of around 80%. Also, the Left Bloc's reaction to the incident at the 'March for Life'.
Turnout 'in the education sector is at 90% on the mainland' and in the health sector participation is around 80%, Fesinap reports, highlighting that strike turnout on the islands 'is also significant'.
The education and health sectors are the most affected by the strike, which began at midnight and continues until 11:59 PM. Delays in the performance evaluation of workers are one of the reasons for the strike.
The education and health sectors are the most affected, according to the president of the National Federation of Independent Unions of Public Administration and Public Purpose Entities, which represents nearly nine thousand workers.
Public sector workers are holding a 24-hour strike this Monday, March 23, with health and education expected to be the most affected sectors, according to the Fesinap general secretary. The strike, called by the National Federation of Independent Unions of Public Administration and Public Purpose Entities (Fesinap), began at midnight and runs until 11:59 PM, covering central, regional, and local administration. Fesinap president Mário Rui reported an 80% turnout in mainland Portugal by 9:45 AM, with education reaching 90% and health around 80%. The strike is driven by delays in performance evaluations, demands for a new career path for educational support staff, and calls for increased hiring in the health sector.
The stoppage will last for 24 hours and is expected to affect health and education services. Additionally, the President of the Republic will receive the three medalists from the indoor track world championships.
The blue and whites beat Sporting de Braga 2-1 and pull away from their rivals at the top of the table. Also, the civil service strike has already begun.
Among the reasons for calling the strike are delays in performance evaluations for public administration workers and the creation of the educational support technician career path.
We hope that the decision to allow for exceptions to remuneration limits will also be authorised for the PJ.
Approximately 500 people protested in Lisbon this Friday demanding salary increases in the public administration following the Ministry of Finance's failure to respond to the demands of the Common Front of Public Administration Unions. The protest began at Praça da Figueira and moved to the Ministry of Finance. Demonstrators carried banners calling for better working conditions and the valorisation of public sector workers. Sebastião Santana, coordinator of the Common Front, criticised Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento for the lack of response to a negotiation request submitted in January. The union is demanding a 15% salary increase with a minimum of 150 euros to combat the loss of purchasing power. Tiago Oliveira, secretary-general of the CGTP, also attended, criticising the government of Luís Montenegro for its approach to labour relations and its handling of other sectors, such as the Lusa news agency.
The protest comes after the Ministry of Finance failed to respond to the demands of the public administration.
