Portugal: Metro strike in Lisbon on October 18

Unions call for metro workers in Lisbon to stage a strike on October 18; severe metro disruptions planned if strike goes ahead as planned
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Event
Unions representing workers at the Lisbon metro (metropolitano) have called for a strike to be held on Thursday, October 18. Severe disruptions are to be anticipated on all metro lines from 06:30 to 09:30 (local time) if the strike goes ahead as planned. According to local sources, the strike is being organized to demand salary increases.
Advice
Individuals in Lisbon are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and large public gatherings as a precaution, and allow for extra time to reach their destinations.
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