Portugal: unions demand the resumption of dialogue with the government after successful general strike

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25 November 2011 à 09h43

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Publication: 25 November 2011 à 09h43

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General strike. The CGTP (close to the Communist Party) and the UGT (moderate) organized, on Thursday, November 24, a 24-hour general strike to reject the austerity measures provided for in the 2012 budget. This strike took place exactly one year after a similar movement in 2010, against austerity already. The two union confederations decided to appeal to paralysis after the government announced the removal of the holiday and Christmas bonuses (13th and 14th months) paid to civil servants in 2012 and 2013, as well as the taxation of an additional 30 minutes’ daily work for private sector workers, with no financial compensation.

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This strike took place exactly one year after a similar movement in 2010, against austerity already. The two union confederations decided to appeal to paralysis after the government announced the removal of the holiday and Christmas bonuses (13^th and 14^th months) paid to civil servants in 2012 and 2013, as well as the taxation of an additional 30 minutes’ daily work for private sector workers, with no financial compensation.

Subdued turnout. The government and unions are engaged in a fierce w

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