Portugal

Several strikes and demonstrations scheduled for November

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Briefings

Portuguese public sector workers and housing activists are organizing a series of strikes and demonstrations in November 2026, with the main event being a nationwide strike by the STTS union on public administration staff. The movement also includes a housing rights rally in Lisbon and Porto on November 21, 2026, and a prison guard strike from November 17 to January 3, 2026. Key demands include a daily meal allowance of 10.20 euros, revisions to the SIADAP system, and the reversal of the new rental law. The vote on the 2027 state budget is scheduled for November 24, 2026, where the Frente Comum argues the government must negotiate the 83 proposals presented by the union.

Key points

• The Sindicato Nacional dos Trabalhadores dos Serviços e de Entidades com Fins Públicos (STTS) convoked a strike on public administration staff across the central, regional, and local levels, including public health and local business units, scheduled for early November.
• A housing rights rally is planned for November 21, 2026, in Lisbon and Porto, with the CGTP calling for workers to join the demonstration to demand the reversal of the new rental law and better housing conditions.

Context

The strikes and demonstrations are part of a broader social contestation against the housing crisis, which began in Porto in October and expanded to Lisbon and other cities after the parliamentary approval of the new rental law. The events are coordinated by unions and civil movements that have gained expression, aiming to improve salaries, housing rights, and public service conditions.

Limitations

Evidence covers public sector strikes and housing protests in Portugal up to November 2026. Specific details on the prison guard strike duration and exact casualty numbers are limited to the source text. The source does not provide background on the economic context or the specific impact of the new rental law beyond its mention.

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