Strikes

2027 State Budget: "Negotiations produced effect", Anafre calls off "strike" in parish councils

The National Association of Parish Councils (Anafre) has cancelled its planned strike following negotiations regarding the 2027 State Budget. The agreement remains conditional on the final approval of the negotiated proposals during the budget's parliamentary review phase.

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The industrial action that threatened to disrupt services at local parish councils (juntas de freguesia) has been called off, meaning administrative services should proceed as scheduled.

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