Portugal: Teachers to protest in Lisbon April 24-25 and strike nationwide April 26-28

Event

The Union of All Education Professionals (Sindicato de Todos os Profissionais da Educacao) plans to protest in Lisbon on April 24 and 25 and strike nationwide April 26-28. The action is being launched to demand better salaries and working conditions. On April 24, a protest camp will be established at Praca do Rossio, Lisbon, from 18:00. A similar protest gathering is scheduled at Largo do Carmo and Praca Marques de Pombal in Lisbon on April 25. The precise number of participants at these events is unclear.

Additional demonstrations in support of the Lisbon action and nationwide strike are possible across Portugal from April 24-28. Likely gathering locations include city centers, public squares, government buildings, and union offices. Security forces are likely to deploy to monitor all related events. Violence is unlikely. Some localized road travel delays are possible if protesters march along roadways. Disruptions to education activities are likely for the duration of the labor action.

Advice

Avoid protests as a precaution. Plan for possible road travel delays. Reconfirm appointments at education facilities.