Portugal General Strike Halts Transport Over Labour Reforms

In Portugal, a big protest called a general strike happened on December 11, 2024.

Workers from many jobs stopped working to show they don't like new rules the government wants to make.

These new rules are about how people can be fired, how companies can use outside workers, and special rights for moms who are breastfeeding.

The government says these changes will help the economy, but the workers say it's not fair because it gives more power to bosses.

Because of the strike, many trains, flights, and schools were closed.

Some hospitals stayed open, but many appointments were canceled.

The last time there was a general strike in Portugal was in 2013, when the country was going through a tough time with money problems.