Portugal's CGTP trade union confederation has not ruled out calling a new general strike, prompting criticism from the Liberal Initiative party, which accused the government of being out of touch and also criticized the unions.

Portugal's CGTP trade union is demanding urgent price controls in response to the cost of living crisis, highlighting significant increases of 19% in food baskets, 24% in rents, and 59% in housing loan payments.

The Portuguese Prime Minister is hosting this year's Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Corina, while Seguro is meeting with social partners, starting with CGTP, ahead of the UGT meeting to vote on the final version of the labor package.

Employers have been present at meetings with the Minister of Labor. The CGTP, on the other hand, has been left at the door without an entry card. Parties 'destroy dreams' of the PS, but is there a promise of a new provider?

A strike called by the General Confederation of Portuguese Workers (CGTP) is impacting services at AIMA and IRN, protesting the labor reform proposals from Luís Montenegro's government. Immigrants are advised to be aware.

The Portuguese trade union CGTP claims the government violated the constitutional right of workers' organizations to participate in labor legislation, arguing that the proposed package threatens historical achievements.

A Portuguese political figure, referred to as "Seguro," is reportedly continuing to pressure the government, demanding a report on recent storms and scheduling a parallel meeting for Thursday. The CGTP also pushed for discussion on a labor package.

Construction unions in Portugal have announced they will join the CGTP's national demonstration scheduled for April 17 in Lisbon, continuing their fight against the government's labor package.

The CGTP union has announced a 'great national demonstration' for April 17 in front of the Assembly of the Republic, aiming to continue the fight against the new labor package, with its secretary criticizing government actions against workers.

Optimism surrounds the labor package in Portugal, with the Minister of Labor changing meeting days with Montenegro to foster strategic cooperation, while the CGTP union was barred from a meeting with employers and the minister.

The Portuguese trade union CGTP has stated its intention to attend a meeting with employers and the Minister of Labor, despite not having received an official invitation.

Tiago Oliveira wants to include the country's "largest trade union" in the meeting about the labor package this Monday. He advocates for discussing "proposals from those who work" and not "those from those who order work."

Alexandre Poço defende o apelo de Luís Montenegro à UGT para fechar a reforma laboral. O vice presidente da bancada parlamentar do PSD acusa ainda o Chega de alinhar com a CGTP ao criticar o acordo.

Central sindical rejeita "tentativa do Governo de a excluir dos espaços de discussão sobre as alterações à legislação do trabalho". Pede, assim, audiência ao novo Presidente da República.

A CGTP representative states that proposed changes to labor law will disadvantage women, highlighting issues like workplace harassment and occupational diseases, and noting women's lack of recognition despite investing in training.

The Portuguese trade union CGTP has called for a general strike to take place on June 3rd. Another major union, UGT, has not ruled out joining the action.

The CGTP, Portugal's largest trade union confederation, is preparing a general strike scheduled for June 3rd, with the UGT considering joining.

Portugal's UGT union has unanimously rejected the government's proposed labor reform package, despite an ultimatum from the administration. The CGTP union also plans protests against the controversial legislation.

The municipality of Penamacor, Portugal, is proposing the creation of a House Museum dedicated to António José Seguro. This initiative aims to honor the former political figure.

The CGTP trade union has called for a demonstration in Lisbon, expecting thousands to participate, and has issued strike notices across nearly all sectors, warning that their response will depend on the 'scale of the attack'.

The Portuguese trade union CGTP stated it was excluded from a parallel meeting held before the Permanent Commission for Social Concertation, which involved the government, employers, and the UGT.

The CGTP, Portugal's largest trade union confederation, has stated that it has not received the government's latest labor package proposal. The union views the non-delivery of the proposal as indicative of the government's position on the matter.

The Portuguese government is seeking partners to approve its labor reform after the UGT union rejected the proposal, though leaving the door open for further talks. The President of the Republic has also insisted on dialogue and threatened a veto if the reform does not emerge from social concertation.

Hundreds of young people protested in Lisbon against a new labor package and ongoing job precarity, with the secretary-general of the CGTP union attending the demonstration.

A ministra da Saúde (que falou sobre partos em ambulâncias), o líder do PS (que quer recuperar a CGTP) e a Justiça (que ontem arranjou quatro advogados a Sócrates) são o Bom, o Mau e o Vilão.

The CGTP union organized a protest in front of the Ministry of Labor but did not attend the scheduled meeting regarding the labor package. A union representative stated that the CGTP feels it is being excluded from the negotiation process.

The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) has expressed support for the CGTP's decision to discuss the labor package. A delegation from the CGTP is scheduled to visit the Ministry of Labor on Monday, coinciding with a planned meeting between the Government, UGT, and four business confederations.

The Portuguese trade union confederation CGTP announced its intention to attend a meeting on the labor package, even without an official invitation, asserting its constitutional right to participate in the drafting of labor legislation.

During PSD parliamentary sessions, the Portuguese government defended reforms, salary increases, and a commitment to change, responding to criticism from Passos. Prime Minister Montenegro challenged the UGT and linked the CGTP to Chega.

O Tribunal Administrativo (que defende a concorrência), o novo Presidente (que tem de se informar antes de falar) e André Ventura (que não quer reforma laboral nenhuma) são o Bom, o Mau e o Vilão.

The CGTP union led a protest with thousands of participants against the 'Trabalho XXI' labor reform, which its secretary-general deems negative for workers.

Portugal's major trade unions, CGTP and UGT, have formed a united front to resist a new labor package. They view the proposed reforms as a threat to union vitality and worker rights.

The article discusses the criticism surrounding Cristina Ferreira's handling of controversial statements she made regarding the rape of a minor. It also touches upon political tactics within the PS party and labor reform.

On the eve of the UGT's stance on the labor package, the CGTP union urged the President of the Republic to listen to the majority of workers, while the CAP stated the ball is in the government's court.

A strike organized by the CGTP trade union has brought production at the Autoeuropa plant in Portugal to a halt. The SITE Sul union stated that the "stopped Autoeuropa is a portrait of the rejected labor package."

The CGTP, Portugal's largest trade union confederation, anticipates thousands of workers will take to the streets, with 'very positive' expectations for participation. Strike notices have been issued across nearly all sectors, from commerce and services to public administration.

Several public sector unions in Portugal have issued strike notices for this Friday, with Fenprof specifically allowing teachers to participate in a national demonstration organized by CGTP.

A general strike organized by CGTP and various unions, including teachers' federation Fenprof and public sector workers' union STAL, is set to impact schools and public services on Friday, April 17th.

Portugal's largest trade union, CGTP, has accused the government of secretly preparing a new labor law and warned that all forms of protest are on the table, vowing to hold political parties accountable.

A vigil and concentration were held in Porto, called by CESP and other CGTP-In unions, as IPSS workers went on strike demanding negotiations with CNIS, whom they accuse of agreeing to a 'crumbs' wage deal with UGT unions.

Luís Montenegro (que avisou a Vinci), o Parlamento (que não toma decisões importantes) e a CGTP (que quis fazer um número) são o Bom, o Mau e o Vilão.

O PCP iniciou nesta segunda-feira dois dias de jornadas parlamentares no distrito de Viana do Castelo, com iniciativas centradas no contacto com trabalhadores e instituições locais.

The Portuguese trade union CGTP is criticizing its exclusion from negotiations on a new labor package and plans to attend a scheduled meeting at the Ministry of Labor, despite not being officially invited. The meeting is set to include the Government, UGT, and four business confederations.

Ministro Leitão Amaro rejeita apontar uma data para conclusão das negociações do pacote laboral com os parceiros sociais. Atitude da CGTP é “demasiado flagrante”, critica.

The CGTP, a Portuguese trade union confederation, has accused the government of excluding it from discussions on the new labor package, stating that this violates constitutional rights of participation and requesting an urgent meeting with António José Seguro.

The CGTP union organized a demonstration in Portugal, with over a hundred people marching towards parliament to advocate for gender equality and protest against the new labor package, referencing the rights gained since April 25.

By the fourth quarter of 2025, nearly 600,000 employed women in Portugal, representing 22.8% of the female workforce, were working from home, according to a study by the CGTP's Commission for Equality.