The national rail strike in Portugal entered its second day with 100% worker participation, again disrupting train services and forcing CP to confront mounting pressure from unions and the traveling public. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The national rail strike in Portugal entered its second day with 100% worker participation, again disrupting train services and forcing CP to confront mounting pressure from unions and the traveling public
Source, photo: www.theportugalnews.com

Union leader Júlio Marques from ASCEF confirmed that no resolution had been reached. He emphasized that neither CP nor the government had made concessions, so the strike would proceed without changes.

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Rail Strike Sees Full Worker Participation

By 7:30 a.m., no CP trains were operating normally, mirroring Wednesday’s disruption. The coordinated action by 14 unions stems from anger over salary adjustments that fail to offset inflation and a lack of progress on restructuring agreements.

Unions are calling for collective bargaining, enforcement of prior salary agreements, and raises that preserve purchasing power. Without movement from management, workers say the rail strike will continue through May 14.

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On Wednesday, CP expressed deep regret over the disruption, citing passenger inconvenience. The company also criticized the lack of minimum service requirements, which the Arbitration Court had declined to impose.

CP has formally contested this ruling at the Lisbon Court of Appeal, warning that the strike impedes access to jobs, healthcare, and education. The strike’s scope and public impact have fueled demands for regulatory intervention.

Sixteen unions are currently involved, including ASCEF, ASSIFECO, FECTRANS, SINAFE, and SMAQ. Together, they represent nearly all categories of railway personnel.

Despite the industrial action, CP assured that emergency services, rescue trains, and active routes will remain in operation to maintain safety and equipment integrity throughout the ongoing dispute.

Source, photo: www.theportugalnews.com

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