Portugal set for major disruptions in first general strike in 12 years

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM

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Portugal is preparing for a major general strike on Thursday, December 12, 2025, the first in 12 years, with widespread disruptions expected nationwide. Unions are protesting the center-right government's proposed labor reforms, which aim to simplify firing procedures, extend fixed-term contracts, and expand minimum strike services. The strike, potentially the largest since 2013, is a response to Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's labor reforms intended to stimulate economic growth. The communist-leaning CGTP and the more moderate UGT are leading the action, with approximately 20 demonstrations planned across the country. Unions contend that the reforms will increase job insecurity and deregulate working hours, while the government argues the changes will improve the economy.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Tiago Oliveira 50% Luis Montenegro 60% Portugal ×980%

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general strike 100% labor reforms 90% workers' rights 80% firing process 70% job insecurity 60% economic growth 50% public transport 40% fixed-term contracts 40%

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Al Jazeera

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90%

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Portugal

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