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Mário Mourão: PS 'should not' approve another State Budget 'if government insists' on labour reform

UGT Secretary-General Mário Mourão criticized the Prime Minister over pension calculation errors at CGA and stated the union federation will not engage in new negotiations outside social consultation channels.

Why it mattersThis signals mounting political friction over upcoming labour reforms and the State Budget, which could impact national legislation affecting workers' rights.

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