Portugal: debate over measures against the crisis at the UGT’s 11th Congress

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union, the General Workers’ Union (UGT) held its 11th Congress on March 20-21 in Lisbon. The watchword was: “Overcoming the crisis, a future under the sign of employment and solidarity.” During the Congress, the trade union adopted a position on “100 measures to change Portugal.” The federation is notably calling for a minimum wage increase. (Ref. 090316)

Minimum wage to €600. The UGT says national minimum wage (SMN) should reach €600 a month in 2014. The SMN was defined by the social tripartit

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