06 Nov 2023 | 09:33 AM UTC
Portugal: Public administration workers to demonstrate in Lisbon and Porto, Nov. 11
Public administration workers to demonstrate in Lisbon and Porto, Portugal, Nov. 11. Heightened security, localized disruptions likely.
Unions representing public administration workers plan to demonstrate in Lisbon and Porto, Nov. 11. The Common Front of Public Administration Unions (CGTP-IN) is demanding pay increases. The protests will mark the end of a period of industrial action, that started Oct. 25. It is likely that several thousand will take part in each event. The demonstrations will take place at:
Lisbon, Principe Real at 15:00
Porto, Praca da Republica at 11:00.
Police will likely deploy enhanced security measures to facilitate and monitor the events. Localized disruptions are likely. Violence is unlikely.
Avoid the demonstration as a routine precaution. Plan for localized transport disruptions and allow for extra travel time near the demonstration sites.
