Workers at the Portimão Port, a popular cruise destination, have gone on strike over unpaid overtime and being made to perform tasks not mentioned in the labour contracts. The strike will last until 24 September, while more strikes have already been scheduled. Local politicians have voiced concern over the income losses from turning away cruise ships and have called on the government to resolve the industrial conflict.
English: http://www.algarveresident.com/0-48897/algarve/no-endsight-to-port-workers ...
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