Non-teaching staff in public schools are on strike today, 19 October, causing potential closures or service disruptions in schools. The stoppage was called by two unions representing state workers and education professionals.
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The Northern Doctors' Union warns that a shortage of anesthesiologists and reduced consultation times at the Porto Institute of Oncology (IPO) could compromise patient safety.
easyJet cabin crew based in Lisbon, Porto and Faro have called a five-day strike from 19 to 23 December 2026. The stoppage was announced by the SNPVAC union over schedule stability, pay progression and company agreement compliance, and minimum services have been ordered.
The strike planned by the SFRCI union for this Friday, 30 October, was cancelled following negotiations with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing. The union stated that the Ministry and CP's administration expressed willingness to address demands regarding salary valorization, professional career regulations, and worker safety, though they reserve the right to resume industrial action if concrete measures are not taken.