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LISBON, Feb 11 (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of teachers took to the streets of Lisbon on Saturday in one of Portugal’s biggest protests in years as its Socialist government faced a wave of discontent over a housing crisis.
Maria Coelho, a 55-year-old Portuguese language teacher, organized by the FENPROF association protest “(We) have been mistreated for a long time,” he said while holding a banner with the word “Respect” in his hands.
“We are here today and we will be here for many more,” he said.
Unity in action 10He said that he expected more than 0 thousand people to participate. A police estimate of the involvement was not immediately available. Teachers in Portugal and school Its workers are holding mass demonstrations for the third time in less than a month.
Teachers on the lowest salary scale receive about 1 per month,100 euros (1,174.25 USA dollars), but even teachers in the higher brackets usually earn less than 2,000 euros. They also want the government to speed up career advancement.
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“I feel robbed every day of my life,” said special needs teacher Albertina Baltazar. “(We want) respect for our profession.”
Education Minister Joao Costa said that negotiations with the teachers’ union are continuing and they hope to reach an agreement soon.
Socialist Prime Minister A year after Antonio Costa won a parliamentary majority, he is facing declining popularity and street protests not only by teachers but also by other professionals.
Portugal is one of the poorest countries in Western Europe, with more than 50% of workers making less than a month last year, according to government data. 10He earns less than 00 euros. Minimum labour the fee is 760 euros per month.
The CGTP, Portugal’s largest umbrella trade union, launched several strikes against rising prices across the country on Thursday. protest held demonstrations and strikes and called on the government to increase workers’ wages.
Nurses are also on strike due to a lack of career advancement, and doctors are expected to walk off work for two days next month.
On February 25, the “Fair Life” movement people in Lisbon about the housing crisis protest calls for action. Inflation is near a three-decade high.
House in Portugal prices It grew by 18.7% in 2022, the biggest increase in three decades, and rents also increased significantly.
“If we persist and don’t give up the fight, I’m sure the government will really have to listen to us,” said Carlos Faria, a 47-year-old elementary school teacher.
($1 = 0.9368 euros)
Reporting by Catarina Demony, Miguel Pereira and Pedro Nunes; Edited by Jason Neely
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2023-02-12 00:54:52
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