Almost unseen movement. This is extremely rare in Portugal, it has only happened once, in 1988, against the labor laws of Cavaco Silva’s administration (current President of the Republic). The General Workers’ Union (UGT), close to the socialist party in power, asked that there be no calls for the resignation of José Socrates’ administration. The weight of the trade unions in the civil service also tipped the scales and drove the UGT to join the movement.
the resignation of José Socrates’ administration. The weight of the trade unions in the civil service also tipped the scales and drove the UGT to join the movement.
Austerity and working conditions. The General Confederation of Portuguese Workers (CGTP) thinks that working conditions have become hellish because of blackmail to maintain employment. The toughening of austerity measures provided for in the coming budget (talks at the National Assembly in mid-October) which combine wage cuts, a
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