The basic school of Ermesinde and the basic school of São Lourenço in the municipality of Valongo are closed today, Friday, October 2, 2026, due to a public administration strike.
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Public sector workers are holding a 24-hour strike today, Monday 2 November, covering central, regional, and local administration. The stoppage, called by the STTS union, includes demands for a 10.20-euro tax-free meal card and revisions to performance assessment systems, though minimum services for critical health treatments like chemotherapy and dialysis are guaranteed.
A 24-hour strike by public administration workers, called by the STTS union, is active across the country today, 2 November 2026. Participation is reported at approximately 60% in the health and education sectors, leading to school closures, the shutting of some health centers, and the postponement of medical consultations.
All public and private schools will be closed on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Non-essential public services and courts are also authorized to close, and the government has advised teleworking whenever possible.