UGT says state reporting figures were driven by ‘high tax burden’

On Thursday, the UGT stressed that government reporting figures were driven by a “high tax burden” and that the labor market was showing “worrying signs.”

The warnings are part of a resolution by the UGT national secretariat, which was approved unanimously.

The trade union federation warned that the labor market was showing “worrying signs” and that government reporting figures were being driven by a “high tax burden”, especially on workers.

The UGT asked the European institutions not to forget the progress made and for the Portuguese government not to turn a blind eye to the problems.

In the resolution, the UGT reaffirmed the importance of a medium-term agreement to improve revenues, wages and competitiveness, as well as a multi-year agreement for public administration.

The union structure was also available to “discuss, review and update” the medium-term agreement, noting that the remaining signatory social partners had confirmed their commitments.

The UGT also welcomed the presentation of the final report on the four-day week pilot project, which it stressed was only possible “in the proposed model, with a reduction in working hours and without a reduction in wages.”

The latest social consultation saw the launch of a green paper on the future of safety and health at work.

For the national secretariat, this book is a “must have” because of technological advances and new ways of working.

“It is undeniable that the labor market and workplace are constantly changing, bringing profound changes to the way work is organized. Digitalization, globalization, demographic changes, environmental and climate change have a profound impact on society and the labor market,” he emphasized. .

Finally, the UGT welcomed the election of Luis Pais Antunes as the new President of the Economic and Social Council (CES), highlighting his experience and expertise.