Thousands of teachers march in Lisbon over pay, careers
Thousands of teachers protested in Lisbon, demanding higher pay and better working conditions. The demonstration was organized by the FENPROF teachers' union, which criticized the government for neglecting teachers' concerns. Many educators feel that recent salary adjustments are insufficient and highlight the challenges of low pay and slow career progression.
- ▪Thousands of teachers marched in Lisbon to protest against the government.
- ▪The FENPROF teachers' union organized the demonstration, citing low wages and heavy workloads.
- ▪Many teachers believe recent salary measures are inadequate and do not address their concerns.
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Thousands of teachers march in Lisbon over pay, careersSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 17, 2026, 01:38 AMUpdated May 17, 2026, 01:38 AMLISBON, May 16 - Thousands of teachers marched through central Lisbon on Saturday to protest against the centre-right government, demanding higher pay, faster career progression and better working conditions.The protest was organised by the FENPROF teachers' union, which accused the government of ignoring concerns over low wages, stalled careers and heavy workloads. The union said thousands took part; police gave no immediate estimate.In May 2024, the government agreed with unions to gradually restore more than six years and six months of career service frozen after Portugal's 2011 bailout.
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