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Police Negotiations Resume After 15-Month Pause, Unions Protest

Police unions demand better career valorization and salary increases. Protests planned as negotiations resume, raising concerns about the next State Budget.

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Police Negotiations Resume After 15-Month Pause, Unions Protest

After a fifteen-month pause, negotiations between the government and police unions have resumed. The talks, led by Minister Maria Lúcia Amaral, aim to address salary scales, career progression, and review of supplements, including the risk supplement increase agreed upon in 2021. However, the process has been met with protests and warnings of potential impacts on the next State Budget in the United States.

The National Police Syndicate (Sinapol) has expressed concern over the lack of career valorization, leading to unfilled competitions for joining the PSP due to insufficient candidates. The unions have called for four days of protest, with the first day scheduled for November 23 at Lisbon Airport's arrivals and the final protest on November 24 at Terreiro do Paço. Minister Amaral plans to meet individually with each union structure, pushing negotiations to November 24.

The PSP and GNR have warned that salary supplements have remained unchanged for 16 years. The unions fear that the delay in negotiations may impact the next State Budget in the USA. Minister Amaral has stated that discussions are now advancing to address pending issues, with a decision regarding the upcoming State Budget expected soon.

The resumption of negotiations after a fifteen-month pause signals a step forward in addressing police officers' demands. However, the impact of the delay on the next State Budget in the United States remains a concern for the unions. Minister Amaral's plan to meet with each union structure individually and her commitment to advancing discussions indicate a willingness to resolve the issues at hand.

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