Portugal: Nurses to conduct a nationwide strike, protest in Lisbon May 10

Unionized nurses affiliated with the Portuguese Nurses Union (SEP) plan to strike nationwide and protest in Lisbon on May 10. The purpose of the labor action is to demand the beginning of negotiations aimed at establishing a career advancement schedule for nursing employees. Organizers will hold a central protest at Campo Pequeno in Lisbon from 11:00. It is unclear how many participants may attend the protest.

Medical service disruptions are likely nationwide. Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near Campo Pequena throughout the day. Smaller picket protests are possible at medical facilities and government offices throughout the country; heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely at any such demonstrations that take shape.