- 3h ago
Portugal braces for general strike as CGTP mobilises against labour reform, PM predicts low turnout
A 24-hour general strike called by Portugal's largest union confederation, CGTP, will begin at midnight on 3 June 2026, targeting the government's labour reform package. Prime Minister Luís Montenegro says he expects the 'overwhelming majority' of workers to ignore the walkout.
- 3d ago
Portugal's Government Approves 'Single Social Benefit' Merging 13 Welfare Payments, Tying Aid to Mandatory Community Work
The Portuguese government approved a major reform consolidating 13 non-contributory social benefits into a single payment, introducing a mandatory 'social solidarity activity' of up to 15 hours per week for working-age recipients.
