Portugal braced for mass disruption in first general strike for 12 years

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete December 11, 2025 at 01:24 AM

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Portugal is experiencing a general strike on Thursday, organized by the CGTP and UGT unions, due to proposed labor reforms by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's government. This is the first joint general strike in 12 years. The unions oppose the reforms, which they view as detrimental to workers' rights, particularly for young people and women, despite recent economic growth. The proposed changes include easing restrictions on temporary contracts, rehiring practices, and unfair dismissals. While some, particularly those in casual work, believe the reforms are necessary for economic progress, others fear they will exacerbate job insecurity. The unions argue the reforms favor employers and are inappropriate given Portugal's current economic stability.

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Key Player Opposition Context

CGTP ×280% UGT ×280% Luís Montenegro ×4100% Portugal ×6100%

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general strike 100% labor reforms 90% labor market 80% portugal 70% workers' rights 60% economic growth 60% unfair dismissal 50% union federations 50% temporary contracts 50%

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BBC News - World

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90%

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Portugal

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