Organisation: General Confederation of Portuguese Workers

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Portugal steps up austerity with hefty tax hikes

Portugal’s government is taking the bailed-out country deeper into austerity, announcing sharp tax increases for next year.

Tue, 16 Oct, 2012

Portugal hit by austerity strike

A strike by Portugal’s largest trade union confederation forced the cancellation of most public transport services today as well as hitting schools and hospital services.

Thu, 22 Mar, 2012

Portuguese workers strike over austerity measures

Portugal’s public sector workers are staging a 24-hour strike today in the latest protest to hit a European country imposing a national austerity plan.

Thu, 04 Mar, 2010