Portugal Police Protest for Salary Increases and Better Working Conditions
Portugal's police forces took to the streets today to press the government for promised salary increases and better working conditions.
📌 Key Highlights & Context
- PSP and GNR began the protest at 5:30 p.m. on Largo do Carmo.
- Policemen claim the 2024 agreement has not been implemented.
- The government has yet to present a concrete plan following the protest.
Protest Details
At 5:30 p.m. today, the protest began on Largo do Carmo in Lisbon, marking a continuation of the police’s long‑standing demands for better pay and working conditions.
Policemen stated that the salary increases and career revisions promised in the 2024 agreement have not yet been realized.
Claims and Reactions
Union leaders from ASPP and APG said the government has only presented ideas, not concrete proposals.
- Salary increase
- Career revision
- Improved working conditions
Sources
PSP e GNR manifestam-se hoje em Lisboa por melhores condições de trabalho