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AIMA workers to hold national strike this Tuesday

Cultural mediators at AIMA, who handle public reception at the agency's counters, are on national strike this Tuesday, 6 October, called by the STM union. The union is demanding a specific technical career structure, salary supplements, and an end to precarious employment contracts.

Why it mattersIf you have an appointment at an AIMA office this Tuesday, expect potential disruption or delays at service counters due to the strike.

Diário de Notícias· 1h agoRead original ↗

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Hundreds of teachers march in Lisbon to demand answers on public school challenges

Hundreds of teachers marched from Príncipe Real to Largo Camões in Lisbon in a symbolic protest for World Teachers' Day, warning of major difficulties facing their careers.

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EasyJet strike canceled almost 370 flights and impact should last until Friday

The cabin crew strike, which ends Tuesday, October 6th, has already caused the cancellation of nearly 370 flights. The union expects significant operational disruptions to continue through Friday, October 9th.

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AIMA workers to hold national strike this Tuesday · Diário de Notícias · 1h ago
Main access road to several villages in Pampilhosa da Serra is closed · RTP · 5h ago
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EasyJet cabin crew on strike: 80% of flights cancelled between October 2 and October 6 · SIC Notícias · 3d ago
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Strike closes schools and postpones surgeries and consultations

A nationwide public administration strike on Friday, October 3, caused school closures, surgery postponements, and disruptions to waste collection and services like Social Security and justice offices. Further industrial actions are scheduled this month: workers at AIMA plan to strike on Tuesday, October 6; the banking sector begins protests on October 10; and non-teaching school staff may strike again on Sunday, October 19.

Correio da Manhã· 2d agoRead original ↗

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