Portugal - Public sector strike - November 30, 2025

A 24‑hour national strike saw high participation rates according to unions. Public administration workers are protesting against the labour package presented by the Government. The reasons for the 24-hour strike are the immediate withdrawal of the proposed labour reform, a request for an urgent meeting with the Government regarding the "Work XXI" reform, an end to union discrimination practiced by the executive branch, and the effective participation of Fesinap (the Federation of Public Administration Workers) in negotiations.

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