Faro: Unions take to the streets on 1st of May to demand “a more dignified life”

The demonstration starts at 10:30 am, from Largo do Mercado Municipal de Faro

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The Algarve Union of Trade Unions will take to the streets on the 1st of May in Faro, starting at 10:30 am, for a demonstration that aims to “fight to guarantee a more dignified life”.

In a note sent to newsrooms, the Union of Trade Unions states that “after taking advantage of the pandemic, economic groups and multinationals now want to use war and sanctions, with speculation and the brutal rise in prices, to accumulate profits.” colossal costs at the expense of deteriorating living conditions and increasing exploitation. We reject this attack further. The workers cannot be the ones to pay that bill anymore».

Therefore, highlights the USAL, «on the 1st of May we took to the streets» to demand «increase in wages, decent and regulated hours, stability in employment and in life, rights and working conditions, freedom of union action and repeal of burdensome rules. of labor law'.

Trade unionists also ask for “better reforms and pensions, the defense and enhancement of Public Schools, Social Security, the National Health Service and Public Services”.

The demonstration starts at 10:30 am, from Largo do Mercado Municipal de Faro, towards the lawn, next to the Municipal Theater.



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