Union Leader Condemns Government's Labor Package
Mário Mourão, the secretary-general of UGT, has strongly criticized the proposed labor reform, describing it as "a marvel" for employers. He emphasized that "the strike is an instrument to force the table to negotiate", highlighting the union's strategic use of industrial action.
Historic Joint Strike Action
This marks the first time in 12 years that both UGT and CGTP have called a general strike together. The last such joint action occurred during the troika period, making this a significant moment in Portuguese labor relations.
Government Negotiations Stalled
Despite the UGT's continued willingness to negotiate, Mourão stated that the latest government proposal fails to deliver "significant advances". The union leader expressed frustration with how Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's administration has handled the negotiations.
Strike as Necessary Action
While Mourão believes that "the best strike is the one that doesn't happen", he remains convinced that the UGT must proceed with this general strike to challenge what he sees as an employer-friendly labor package that disadvantages workers.
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