Portuguese railway workers announce nationwide strike over conditions
Nationwide · pinned on Lisbon, Portugal · Oct 30, 2026
Is it still on?
SOONAnnounced for Oct 30. Not started yet.
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The Tea in three lines
- Why they are protesting
- Workers are protesting due to the rising costs of fuel, housing, food, gas, and electricity, which have worsened living conditions.
- What they want
- They demand better working conditions, pay increases, career progression, staffing improvements, and measures to recover lost purchasing power.
- What changed
- Oct 27: Comboios de Portugal warned passengers of expected train disruptions between October 29 and November 1 due to the upcoming strike.
Both sides
What protesters want
- Valorize railway work and guarantee dignified living conditions
- Adopt concrete measures to recover lost purchasing power
- Value the travel and transport subsidy for 2026 with retroactive effect to July
- Conclude negotiations on work performed on non-compensated rest days
- Publish wage increases and agreements in the Bulletin of Labour and Employment
Organised by: Sindicato Ferroviário da Revisão Comercial Itinerante
The full story
Railway workers employed by Comboios de Portugal have announced a 24-hour nationwide strike scheduled for October 30. The action was called by the Sindicato Ferroviário da Revisão Comercial Itinerante (SFRCI) and involves ticket office workers, train managers, and other staff. According to the union, the strike aims to achieve dignity in living conditions, recover lost purchasing power amidst rising inflation and utility costs, and secure better pay, staffing, and career advancement. Train operators have warned passengers of possible service disruptions spanning from October 29 to November 1, advising that alternative transportation should be considered and offering ticket refunds or exchanges.
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