Work & Jobs notices and news from Portugal.
The Frente Comum of Public Administration Unions has announced a nationwide strike for 20 November in protest against the proposed 2027 State Budget.
13h ago · Read at The Portugal News →
The Government wants to allow graduates in Basic Education to teach in the first cycle of primary education before completing their master's degree or in-service teacher training, in a move aimed at addressing the shortage of teachers leaving pupils without classes, trade unions have revealed.
16h ago · Read at The Portugal News →
By João Cunha, CEO and Chief Investment Officer, MFG Consultants
19h ago · Read at The Portugal News →
The Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira in Guimarães will host the Alto Ave Theranostics Institute (ITAAVE). The municipality announced that the project represents an estimated investment of 43 million euros and is expected to generate 83 jobs.
2d ago · Read at The Portugal News →
In an interview on the Spanish channel RTVE, Unai Sordo, general secretary of Comisiones Obreras (CCOO), reveals that he is in contact with Portuguese unions in order to promote an Iberian general strike.
5d ago · Read at The Portugal News →
The number of people registered as unemployed fell to 271,984 in September, marking a 10.1% decrease compared to the same period last year.
10/20/2026 · Read at The Portugal News →
Workers are calling for higher wages and improved working conditions, with reduced services expected until 27 October.
10/20/2026 · Read at The Portugal News →
Mercadona is recruiting staff for its planned supermarket in Olhão, which is expected to open in 2027.
10/20/2026 · Read at The Portugal News →
According to the union, the strike concerns non-teaching staff, including operational assistants, technical assistants, and specialised or senior technical staff.
10/19/2026 · Read at The Portugal News →
The Regional Government of the Azores opened applications for scholarships and tuition fee subsidies for the 2026/2027 academic year, aiming to reduce families’ financial burden and ensure equal access to education.
10/19/2026 · Read at The Portugal News →