Portugal general strike: what now?
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The general strike in Portugal scored points, but the future is uncertain
The general strike of June 3rd paralysed a significant number of businesses and services. There is a widespread awareness among the working class that the package of dozens of labour laws represents a mortal threat to their future. IVP617 - June 2026 / Portugal, Trade unions/workplace organizing
Portugal general strike: what now?
The general strike on 3 June was an important day of mobilisation for workers against the ‘labour package’, proposed by the Democratic Alliance (AD) government, which represents the deepest attacks on workers since the days of the dictatorship. It is not easy to determine the number of strikers, but there are estimates of three million. Nevertheless, the strike could have been even stronger. Where do we go from here?
Economic activity in Portugal fell by 5.1% on June 3, the day of the general strike, in which it was the largest contraction on a working day since the December general strike, according to data published today by the BdP.
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