Firefighters' Union Stands Firm: 'We Won't Beg for Meetings' with Government
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Firefighters' Union Stands Firm: 'We Won't Beg for Meetings' with Government

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Summary:

  • SNBS Vice-President Leonel Mateus states they will not beg for meetings.

  • The union is ready to engage if the government decides to reconvene discussions.

  • Firefighters are actively collecting donations for travel to future protests.

Firefighters' Union Stands Firm

The National Union of Sapadores Firefighters (SNBS) has made it clear that they will not beg for meetings with the government. According to Vice-President Leonel Mateus, the union is prepared to engage if the government decides to reconvene discussions. "If the government resumes calling us, we will be there," he stated.

Firefighters Collecting Donations Firefighters are collecting donations to fund travel to Lisbon for future protests. Photo: Miguel A. Lopes / Lusa

The union's stance comes amidst ongoing tensions and the necessity for the government to address pressing issues affecting the firefighters. The current situation raises questions about the government's commitment to dialogue and the future of public safety services in Portugal.

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