Solid and municipal waste workers in Lisbon this Monday called off a strike they had planned for World Youth Day after reaching an agreement with the city council, the union announced.
The strike was called at the beginning of the month by the National Union of Drivers and Other Workers (SNMOT) from August 1 to 6, and targeted mainly drivers and road workers, garbage removal workers in the municipality. Lisbon.
Speaking to Lusa, SNOMT Vice President Manuel Oliveira explained that the strike was canceled because an agreement had been reached with chief executive Carlos Moedas (PSD) regarding the payment of “auxiliary titles for function” that workers have been supporting since 2020.
“Since the previous executive branch (presided over by the socialist Fernando Medina), the Lisbon Chamber did not apply this, which is prescribed by law. This issue is outdated and there is an obligation to pay it to workers from 2024,” he said.
The trade unionist explained that the payment will be made in 2024 retroactively, referring to the period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2023, and covering about 400 drivers.
Manuel Oliveira also added that the need to “fine-tune” work schedules was also discussed.
“What I can say is that the talks were held at a high level and we reached a consensus,” he said.
Lisbon has been chosen by Pope Francis for the next World Youth Day, which will take place from August 1 to 6, with the main ceremonies taking place in the Eduardo VII Park and Tagus Park, north of the park. , on the banks of the Tagus River, on the lands of the municipalities of Lisbon and Loures.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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