Strikes

From housing to salaries: November to be marked by a wave of protests in Portugal

Several strikes and demonstrations are scheduled throughout November across Portugal. These include nationwide housing protests on 8 November (Casa para Viver and Porta a Porta), a prison guard strike with no defined end date yet (SNCGP), a public administration strike (Frente Comum), and a CGTP protest in Lisbon on 24 November coinciding with the final vote on the 2027 State Budget.

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You should expect potential disruptions to public services, healthcare, schools, and prison visitations throughout November due to these various industrial actions, and plan for possible travel delays during the major demonstrations in Lisbon and Porto.

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November promises a month of struggle with various strikes and protests scheduled

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