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Thousands of Lisbon Teachers March Over €1,714 Salaries

5/17/2026

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Thousands of teachers marched in Lisbon on May 16 2026 to protest the government over pay and working conditions.
The FENPROF union said the government ignores wages, stalled careers and heavy workloads despite a May 2024 deal that raised salaries for 100,000 teachers without back pay.
Teachers on lowest scale earn about €1,714 a month before tax, with teacher Catarina Pinheiro reporting a €60,000 loss and calling the increase insufficient.

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Thousands of teachers marched in Lisbon on May 16 2026 to protest the government over pay and working conditions.
The FENPROF union said the government ignores wages, stalled careers and heavy workloads despite a May 2024 deal that raised salaries for 100,000 teachers without back pay.
Teachers on lowest scale earn about €1,714 a month before tax, with teacher Catarina Pinheiro reporting a €60,000 loss and calling the increase insufficient.