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.

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.

The country is suffering disruption at schools, hospitals and public offices as government employees protest against a planned pay freeze and other spending cuts.

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