Portugal is preparing for its largest general strike in 12 years, as unions protest against the government’s planned workers’ rights reforms, including simplifying firing procedures and extending fixed-term contracts. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro argues the reforms aim to stimulate economic growth, but unions criticize them as attacks on job security and working conditions. The strike is expected to cause significant disruption in public transport, schools, and other sectors, with public support and opposition accusations of lack of transparency in the reforms.
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