US EditionTens of thousands in Portugal protest proposed labor reforms
Around 100,000 protesters in Lisbon oppose labor reforms easing dismissals and reducing leave benefits, with unions announcing a general strike for Dec. 11, citing threats to workers' rights.
- On Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, tens of thousands in Lisbon protested the government's labour package, organised by the country's main labour union to demand higher wages.
- The centre-right minority government defended the package as essential amid Portugal's 6.8% unemployment rate after approving a draft bill in September to boost competitiveness.
- The package would ease outsourcing, allow individual time banks for two extra hours per day capped at 150 hours annually, and cut some compassionate leave for breastfeeding women and women who suffer miscarriages.
- CGTP general secretary Tiago Oliveira announced a Dec. 11 general strike and said around 100,000 demonstrators filled Lisbon's main avenue on Saturday.
- The bill is likely to pass with far-right Chega's support, while protesters demanded a 1,050-euro monthly minimum wage for 2026 as more than 50% of workers earned less than 1,000 euros last year.
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Tens of thousands of people went out on Saturday on the street in the capital of Portugal, Lisbon, to protest against legislative proposals in the field of work which, according to them, threaten employees' rights.
Thousands of demonstrators marched on Saturday 8 November in Lisbon against the project of major reform of labour law in Portugal. The centre-right government is seeking to introduce more flexibility into the market. Against the background of whistles and vuvuzela, the demonstrators called for the abandonment of the reform, while Portugal's largest trade union called for the general strike.
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