The 64 unions representing energy workers have reached a new collective agreement with energy company Energias de Portugal (EDP Group). The agreement covers some 6,700 employees working in 23 companies controlled by the EDP Group. The agreement includes a standard working week of 38 hours as well as the retention of compensatory rest for overtime, a 25% premium on night work and 24 days of annual leave.
English: http://www.edp.pt/en/Investidores/informacaoprivilegiada ...
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