Thousands take to streets in Lisbon demanding wage increases

LISBON: Thousands of citizens took to the streets of Portugal’s capital Lisbon, demanding wage increases and other measures aimed at solving the problems. Rising cost of living.

gave Demonstration A significant number of people participated who feel that their financial well-being is adversely affected by the current economic climate.

The march, called by the country’s main trade union confederation, the CGTP, comes a day after a national strike by civil servants in support of higher wages.

Garbage collection, schools and hospitals were damaged by this action.

CGTP wants the government to implement a package. Actions against poverty including price controls on essential commodities and action to limit rising rents and the cost of property loans.

Inflation is projected to reach 7.4 percent during 2022, a 30-year high.

CGTP General Secretary Isabel Camarinha told the crowd they wanted a salary increase of at least 10 percent above inflation, and no less than a 100 euro ($108) raise for all workers.