In a note published on its website, the union structure said it sent “a prior notice of strike to the Government and social partners for workers at companies affiliated with APED [Associação Portuguesa de Empresas de Distribuição] for the 24th and 31st of December 2024”.

“We fight for fair salary increases, which recognise effort and dedication, the conciliation between family and professional life, an essential right for the quality of life of workers”, they indicated. Last year, Sitese also went ahead with a strike at Christmas time.