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In early 2023, Portugal saw widespread protests by public school teachers and education staff demanding higher wages and improved working conditions amid a growing cost of living crisis.
Service disruption
[edit]In January, tens of thousands of teachers and school staff took to the streets of Lisbon to protest for higher wages and better working conditions, marking one of the largest demonstrations in recent years.[1] This was part of an ongoing wave of discontent among public sector employees, including doctors, nurses, and civil servants, who staged walk-outs to demand wage increases.[2]
The strike actions led to significant service disruptions nationwide. Many schools and courts were shut down, hospital appointments and surgeries were canceled, and garbage collection services were halted.[2]
Reaction
[edit]The Portuguese government responded to the strikes with a combination of public appeals and legislative measures. Prime Minister António Costa, facing increasing pressure, resigned in November 2023 amid a corruption investigation involving several government officials.[3][4] Subsequently, the Socialist Party held a leadership election in December 2023, resulting in Pedro Nuno Santos becoming the new Secretary-General.[5][6]
Despite the political shifts, the government's direct approach to the strikes remained largely unchanged. Public sector unions, particularly the General Confederation of the Portuguese Workers (CGTP), continued to demand substantial wage increases to match inflation rates.[7] The government's offers, such as the proposed 3.6% pay rise, fell short of union expectations and were perceived as insufficient given the high inflation rates.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Demony, Catarina; Pereira, Miguel; Demony, Catarina (2023-01-14). "Thousands of teachers take to Lisbon streets to demand higher wages". Reuters. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ a b "Portugal's public sector workers strike over pay amid inflation". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ Jones, Sam (2023-11-07). "Portuguese PM António Costa resigns amid corruption inquiry". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ "Portugal's prime minister resigns as his government is involved in a corruption investigation". AP News. 2023-11-07. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ "PS vai escolher o próximo secretário-geral a 15 e 16 de dezembro. Congresso marcado para 6 e 7 de janeiro". CNN Portugal (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ "Pedro Nuno Santos eleito secretário-geral do PS com 62%". SIC Notícias (in Portuguese). 2023-12-16. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ "Strike wave grows in Portugal despite trade unions' attempt to strangle it". World Socialist Web Site. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ "Portugal's public sector workers strike over pay as living costs soar". Reuters. 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2025-09-13.