Anti-austerity demonstrations on 19 October

Portugal

The CGTP-IN trade union confederation is planning two demonstrations on 19 October in protest at the government's and Troika's policies which have seen unemployment and inequality soar. The confederation has a list of demands which include a reversal of the increase in the working week from 35 to 40 hours, cuts in wages and pensions and reductions in social security. The unions also want to see a growth strategy that includes a renegotiation of debt and a boost to demand through wage and pension increases. The two demonstrations will cross major bridges in both Lisbon and Porto.
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