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Health technicians announce strike and protest in Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal · since Nov 19, 2026

Is it still on?

SOONAnnounced for Nov 19. Not started yet.

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Why they are protesting
Health technicians are protesting for career valuation, salary table revisions, and the resolution of performance evaluation issues.
What they want
They demand salary increases, the regularization of retroactive payments, more hiring, and the recognition of past service time.
What changed
Nov 3: The Sindicato Nacional dos Técnicos Superiores de Saúde announced a two-day strike for November 19 and 20.
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What protesters want

  • Salary table revision
  • Regularization of retroactive payments
  • Hiring of more professionals
  • Recognition of all previous service time
  • Elimination of career inequalities

Organised by: Sindicato Nacional dos Técnicos Superiores de Saúde das Áreas de Diagnóstico e…, Frente Comum (CGTP-IN)

What authorities say

No official response reported in the sources.

The full story

Health technicians in Portugal have announced a two-day strike scheduled for November 19 and 20, 2026. Organised by the Sindicato Nacional dos Técnicos Superiores de Saúde das Áreas de Diagnóstico e Terapêutica (STSS/CGTP-IN), the action includes a planned gathering near the Prime Minister's official residence in Lisbon on the first day. The strike aims to address concerns regarding career progression, salary table revisions, and the regularization of performance evaluation points and retroactive payments. Participants also advocate for the hiring of additional staff and the inclusion of previous service time in career calculations. On November 20, the strike will coincide with a national public administration strike called by the Frente Comum. No official government response to the announced protest has been reported in the provided sources.

Timeline

  1. The STSS announced a two-day strike for November 19 and 20, including a protest in Lisbon on the first day.12

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