Summary:
24-hour strike by Carris workers disrupts public transport in Lisbon.
No minimum services for buses and trams during the strike.
Workers demand €100 salary increase and €15 meal allowance increase.
Strike coincides with Carris' 152nd anniversary celebrations.
Emergency services will still operate during the strike.
Lisbon's Mobility Challenges
Lisbon is set for a difficult day on Wednesday, September 18, as Carris workers have called for a 24-hour strike. The arbitration court has ruled that there will be no minimum services for either buses or trams during this strike.
Workers participating in the strike will ensure that essential services related to the safety and maintenance of equipment and facilities, as well as emergency services, remain operational. However, this does not extend to regular transport services. Minimum services will only apply to transport for individuals with disabilities, emergency vehicles, and medical services.
The strike was organized by Fectrans and STRUP, primarily to advocate for a €100 salary increase and a €15 increase in meal allowances. This comes despite Carris having reached agreements with other unions for smaller increases of €60 and €13, respectively. Additionally, there is a demand for a phased reduction of the workweek to 35 hours, which would include travel time.
Interestingly, this strike coincides with the 152nd anniversary of Carris, which will feature a classic vehicle parade on Saturday.
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