National demonstrations against austerity

Portugal

The CGTP trade union confederation is organising demonstrations across the country on 16 February in protest at the austerity measures that are taking their toll on both public and private sectors. On 15 March the Frente Comum, bringing together a number of public sector unions, is organising a national demonstration outside the Ministry of Finance to protest against the impact of austerity on public sector workers and public services.
Read more on the February demonstrations at > STAL (PT)
And on the March demonstration at > STAL (PT)

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