Government wants to change dismissals. Seven answers about what’s coming
Seven answers explaining the changes the government plans for dismissals and what to expect next
The Government wants to 'rebalance' the rules for platform work. This is what could change
Portugal's government plans to revise regulations governing platform-based work (delivery, ride-hailing and other gig-economy jobs). Potential changes include clarifying worker status (employee vs contractor), strengthening social protections and labour rights, introducing minimum standards and transparency obligations for platforms, and tougher enforcement — measures that would affect platforms, workers and consumers.
CGTP submits petition with more than 190,000 signatures to "defeat the labour package"
The document was submitted on the same day that dozens of demonstrators protested against the law in an action called by CGTP‑IN, between Largo Camões and the Assembly of the Republic.
CGTP delivers petition with more than 190,000 signatures to 'defeat the labour package'
A delegation from the CGTP's executive committee delivered a petition with more than 190,000 signatures on Tuesday to the Prime Minister's official residence at São Bento to 'defeat this labour package'. 'The Government has already had every opportunity to open its eyes,' said the CGTP general secretary in remarks to journalists in Lisbon, after the ...
Labour package: CGTP does not rule out a new strike
Portugal's main trade union confederation, CGTP, says it does not rule out calling another strike over the labour package.
Today there is a general strike against the revision of the labour law. Follow it here
Fixed-term contracts, outsourcing after layoffs, hour banks, dismissals for just cause. These are some of the issues that lead workers to strike today, December 11, the first general strike called by CGTP and UGT since 2013. The government has deemed this strike to be untimely and senseless. Follow it here...
DST President on Labour Law Review: "Leave Workers Alone"
Labour legislation does not trouble business owners, and the government is creating an unnecessary storm. “Just because there is minimal non-compliance with breastfeeding, should a rule be created for everyone? Fixed-term contracts for more years? That's not needed at all.” José Teixeira, leader of the DST group, spoke at the League of Innovators.
101 Reasons to Fight Against the Labour Package
The impact of the proposed labour changes on the weakening of a system that has, more or less generously, robustly ensured social protection for workers against the eventualities of their life cycle is significant and should not be ignored or removed from the discussion.
Reintegration, layoffs and minimum services raise constitutional doubts
Opposition to the reintegration of workers, the expansion of minimum services during strikes, collective bargaining, and the simplification of layoffs are the changes in the government's labour reform that raise questions about their constitutionality among labour law experts.
Changes regarding reintegration, dismissals, and minimum services in labour reform raise constitutional doubts
A Labour and Social Security Law expert points out that the “most controversial” change relates to the opposition to the reintegration of workers dismissed unlawfully.
Portuguese Journalists' Association claims that precariousness does not equal productivity
The Association believes that productivity comes from better working conditions, not from 'reforming laws to make workers work more at any cost.'
Lisbon Unions March Against Labour Package and Anticipate High Participation in General Strike
The gathering began at 5:30 PM in Chiado, Lisbon.
Left criticises "violent offensive" against workers and right considers general strike untimely
The Assembly of the Republic discussed the government's proposal to amend labour law.
Cena-STE Union in the Culture Sector Joins the Strike
The union, which will join the strike, reminds that the notice “covers all workers, regardless of their union affiliation, the roles they perform, and their employment status.”
Valérius Group initiates collective redundancy at Dielmar
Around 210 workers remained after Dielmar was taken over by Valérius following an insolvency process. Of these, only 122 employees are left. Valérius is now proceeding with a collective redundancy.
Autoeuropa Workers Pass Motion Against Labour Package
The motion, unanimously approved, aims to extend the fight to defend workers' interests, who speak of a “perpetuation of precariousness” with the new labour package.
General strike: Autoeuropa workers approved a motion against the Government's labour package
Workers at Autoeuropa have voted in favour of a motion opposing the government's proposed labour reforms.
Catarina Martins criticises Government for insisting on a labour law that takes away "more rights"
Presidential candidate Catarina Martins today criticised the Government for insisting on a labour law that will “take away more rights” from workers in a country “where people already work so many hours for such low pay.”
19h Catarina Martins: Labour law will take away more rights
Catarina Martins discusses the implications of the new labour law, which is expected to strip away additional rights from workers.
João Proença: Labour reform is based on the assumption that workers are not part of the company
João Proença, former leader of UGT, criticises the undermining of collective bargaining and states that the project is “100% unbalanced” because it “threatens job security” and “increases precariousness.”
What if employment contracts are adapted? — Listeners
Can companies shape the salary package and allow workers to choose what suits them best? INEM helicopters: where can they actually land? Write to foradobaralho@observador.pt
