Portugal’s Public‑Sector Workers Push for Salary Hike Beyond 2027 Agreement
Facing inflation that outpaces the agreed rise, public‑sector employees are demanding a higher salary adjustment for 2027.
📌 Key Highlights & Context
- Unions seek a raise above the 2.30% increase set in the multi‑annual deal.
- Rising inflation threatens real purchasing power of civil servants.
- The government is slated to present a proposal this Thursday.
Negotiation Process
The Ministry of Finance, under Public Administration Secretary Marisa Garrido, is conducting the third round of talks covering the 2027 public‑sector wage adjustments as part of the annual collective bargaining cycle.
Union Demands
José Abraão, secretary‑general of Fesap (Federation of Public‑Sector Unions and Entities), told Lusa that the government should go beyond the agreed 2.30% increase and the minimum €60.52 raise for 2027, given the higher‑than‑expected inflation.
- Inflation now above 3.5%.
- Need to preserve real wages and balance living costs.
- Proposed raise of 3.5‑4.0% for 2027.
The unions highlighted that similar demands have been met in previous years and expect the same constructive approach this time.
Sources
Sindicatos da função pública aguardam proposta do Governo para aumentos acima do previsto