Political parties BJP, Congress, AAP, and Nationalist Congress Party advocate for increased wages for laborers in India.
Crowds flocked to Portugal's cities today, including Martim Moniz and Alameda D. Afonso Henriques, for a Labor Day demonstration spearheaded by CGTP-IN. The gathering was a powerful display of unity, with leaders from four distinct parties joining the fray.
According to the leader of the BE, the journey to secure labor rights is far from over. As time progresses, we witness stagnant wages, more precarious jobs, and an increase in work situations devoid of rights and fair conditions.
Mariana Mortágua argued that a nation and its economy prosper when they respect their workers, particularly those laboring in night shifts, precarious jobs, or informal positions.
The secretary-general of PCP underscored the importance of attending the May 1st rally to bolster workers' rights, seeking a future that ensures better wages, pensions, less precariousness, and the right to housing and healthcare. Paulo Raimundo voiced his sentiments, urging the continuation of the fight for workers' rights.
Regrettably, the debate between the prime minister, PSD/CDS-PP coalition leader, and the secretary-general of the PS failed to address the demands of the workers, allegedly reconnoitering their daily realities.
Rui Tavares from Livre emphasized that May 1st transcends time, with roots dating back to 1886 and a global presence. He claimed that Livre believes workers are better protected when unionized, stressing the strength of unions. Tavares expressed solidarity with Medialivre's workers, 10 of whom are photojournalists, who are at risk of being dismissed.
Inês de Sousa Real, spokesperson for PAN, highlighted the lingering precariousness in the country, with increasing living costs and challenges in accessing housing, healthcare, and education. She stressed that these issues hinge on the working conditions of Portugal's laborers, with PAN championing a national plan rooted in the green economy. A proposed increase in the minimum wage by more than 1,030 euros and the median wage aims to prevent further impoverishment of families and the middle class.
Away from the capital, similar demonstrations unfolded in Leiria and Almada, emphasizing improved wages and workers' rights. The historical role of CGTP-IN conserves advocating for minimum wage increases, stronger labor protections, and anti-austerity measures. Key concerns in these rallies center around salary increases, social justice, and union solidarity.
- The leader of BE warned that the journey to secure labor rights is far from over, highlighting an increase in work situations devoid of rights and fair conditions, stagnant wages, and more precarious jobs.
- Mariana Mortágua, a leader from a distinct party participating in the Labor Day demonstration, argued that a nation prospers when it respects its workers, particularly those in night shifts, precarious jobs, or informal positions.
- The secretary-general of PCP urged everyone to attend the May 1st rally, emphasizing the importance of the event in seeking a future that ensures better wages, pensions, less precariousness, and the right to housing and healthcare.
- Rui Tavares from Livre expressed solidarity with Medialivre's workers, 10 of whom are photojournalists, who are at risk of being dismissed, claiming that Livre believes workers are better protected when unionized and stressing the strength of unions.
