A national strike is affecting public services across the country today, 2 November. The industrial action has resulted in the closure of hundreds of schools and widespread cancellations of medical consultations and exams in hospitals and health centres.
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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.
Rail service on the Minho line is suspended between Nine and Viana do Castelo due to a problem with the overhead catenary system. Infraestruturas de Portugal is working on repairs, but there is no estimated time for the service to resume.
The Frente Comum and Fenprof unions have scheduled a protest for 10:30 on Tuesday, 3 November, in front of the Ministry of Labour in Lisbon. The action targets the Caixa Geral de Aposentações' (CGA) move to correct the calculation of approximately 3,000 retirement pensions—primarily teachers'—which the CGA claims were overpaid due to a calculation error, and to demand that pensioners not be required to return the funds.