November promises to be a month of struggle with several strikes and protests scheduled

November is set to be a month of strikes and protests in Portugal, focusing on better wages, working conditions, and housing rights. The National Union of Workers in Public Services has called for a strike on Monday, demanding a daily meal allowance of €10.20 and other improvements in public administration. A National Day of Housing Protest is scheduled for November 14, with decentralized actions across the country, following social unrest over the housing crisis. Additional strikes are planned for November 20 and a CGTP demonstration on November 21, advocating for higher wages and better living conditions. The prison guards will also strike from November 17 to January 3, impacting inmate conditions. Recent protests have highlighted the rising cost of living and housing accessibility issues, leading to police interventions that sparked debates on the use of force against peaceful demonstrators.