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Portuguese Unions Strike, Disrupt Travel Over Employment Reforms

12/12/2025

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On December 11, 2025, two Portuguese unions led a strike causing travel disruptions.
The unions represent nearly one million workers and oppose the center-right government's proposed employment-law changes.
The government says reforms are necessary for economic growth and downplays the strike's impact on the private sector.
Portugal's minimum wage is 870 euros, and the country faces a housing and cost-of-living crisis amid 2% GDP growth.

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On December 11, 2025, two Portuguese unions led a strike causing travel disruptions.
The unions represent nearly one million workers and oppose the center-right government's proposed employment-law changes.
The government says reforms are necessary for economic growth and downplays the strike's impact on the private sector.
Portugal's minimum wage is 870 euros, and the country faces a housing and cost-of-living crisis amid 2% GDP growth.