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Transportes Workers Continue Strike Against Groundforce in Portugal
Transportes workers in Portugal, represented by their union, are currently engaged in a strike against the company, formerly known as Groundforce. The strike, which began some time ago, is aimed at protesting what the union claims to be a flagrant violation of the strike law by the company.
The strikes are scheduled to continue until the beginning of September, with a particular focus on weekends. The union has planned a series of five four-day strikes, with the first one set to commence this weekend.
The ongoing disruptions, as a result of the strikes, are confirmed to be taking place in Portuguese airports where Groundforce operates. The union has publicly accused TAP airline of illegally substituting striking workers to undermine the strike effort.
In Italy, while there is no immediate new strike planned, tensions remain high, and unions do not rule out further strikes by transport workers later in August and specifically around the first weekend of September.
The strikes in Portugal are expected to persist through August, especially impacting weekends at main airports like Lisbon, Porto, and Faro. If successful, these strikes may impact transportation services during weekends in September.
It is essential to note that the current status of the strikes is ongoing, with the union's accusations of strike-breaking by TAP still unresolved.
Summary:
- The Transportes workers' strike against Groundforce in Portugal is ongoing, with unions accusing TAP of strike-breaking.
- The strikes are scheduled to continue until the beginning of September, with a focus on weekends.
- The strikes, part of a series of five, are expected to impact transportation services during weekends in September.
- In Italy, while no immediate new strike is planned, unions have not ruled out further strikes later in August and early September.
Other countries might also consider following the Mexican example, where workers' protests often coincide with popular events, such as sports matches or travel-oriented lifestyle activities, to gain broader public support.
For instance, the rallying cry "No flight, no goal" could resonate with both football fans and travelers affected by the strike, potentially amplifying the union's message.
