CGTP and UGT expect thousands in the celebrations of May 1 – Renaissance

The unions CGTP and UGT looks forward Friday with many thousands of Portuguese in the celebrations of May 1st, who claim that they are also a way to mobilize the workers to claim new economic and social policy.

“We have very good prospects for Labor Day, we have indication that will be a big May 1, with many thousands of workers across the country to participate in the commemoration initiatives and protest against the policies in force and against the proposals that have been advanced, “he told Lusa the Secretary-General of Inter.

Armenian Carlos felt that this May 1st must be especially protest because prior to the election period and workers have the right to demand new policies.

For the secretary general of the UGT, Carlos Silva, Labor this day should also be “strong mobilization of the workers.”

“If you do not Now there is a great mobilization of workers in defense of political changes before elections, then there will be neck “, considered the union.

This year the UGT celebrates Labor Day in Porto, for the first time, “to match the desire of great northern union structures”.

Carlos Silva said expect to “a large stake” in the commemorations in Porto, at the Crystal Palace, which rely on the usual trade union rally and with popular animation with singer Quim Barreiros.

The CGTP structures promote sports, cultural and leisure concentrations and initiatives in about 40 locations around the country, although in Oporto and Lisbon which are held the largest demonstrations .

The CGTP-IN 125 marks International Day Birthday Worker, under the motto “With the Force of Workers Fight for Jobs, Wages and Rights. Break with the right policy. “

The Inter expect the Portuguese to leave the street in a” high point of mobilization and commitment “to continue the struggle for” a real alternative policy that values ​​work , dignifies workers and put Portugal on the path of progress, sustainable development and social justice. “

In early afternoon is expected the usual parade between Martim Moniz and the Alameda D. Afonso Henriques, which will run the trade union rally that will have as main speaker the secretary general of the CGTP-IN, Armenian Carlos.