Rosa Sousa, president of the STE union, has been selected as the Social Democrat tendency's candidate for president of the UGT union. She replaces Francisco Pimentel, whose previous nomination did not gain consensus, and will stand for election at the UGT Congress this weekend in Figueira da Foz.
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The CGTP trade union federation has expressed willingness to discuss the future of the Social Security system, provided the debate is not 'biased' towards privatization. The government has stated it does not intend to pursue structural reform this legislative term, characterizing the report from its working group—which suggests options like automatic-enrollment professional pension plans—merely as a contribution to public debate.
A job fair aimed at job seekers over 45 takes place this Saturday, 10 October, in Braga. The event features companies, recruiters, and career specialists who will review resumes, offer job search tips, and address age-related discrimination in the workplace.
The North region saw a 2.1% increase in employment and a decrease in the unemployment rate to 5.7% during the second quarter of 2026. Permanent contracts rose by 3.0% while temporary contracts fell by 8.6%, and the average monthly net wage in the region reached 1,289 euros.