Portugal's Labor Showdown: Unions Threaten June Strike Over Wage Gap and Worker Rights
UGT and CGTP unions clash over labor reforms. June 2 strike likely. Wage gap with Spain, Italy, France remains unaddressed. What's at stake for workers.
Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
UGT and CGTP unions clash over labor reforms. June 2 strike likely. Wage gap with Spain, Italy, France remains unaddressed. What's at stake for workers.
Portugal's government gives UGT union until May 7 to accept labor reform or propose changes. 138 provisions agreed, but disputes remain over job security and flexibility.
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