LISBON: Portugal’s workers at large supermarkets decided strike action for the 1st of May in protest against the working conditions, hours and lower than expected proposed wage increases.
This follows similar action 12 months ago which was held against having to work on Labour Day, a practice that had been relatively uncommon until 2011 when Pingo Doce and Continente decided to remain open on the bank holiday which this year falls on a Friday.