The evolution of Portuguese trade unionism: Political economies and power resources

Abstract

The present work set out to study the evolution of Portuguese trade unionism, by articulating the different cycles of economic growth of the country and their respective political economies with the impacts on the development of its power resources. The study is divided into four parts: first, it gives an overview of the economy, labour relations and trade unionism; the second part analyses the process of asymmetric European integration and the implementation of the austerity policies (2011)(2012)(2013)(2014)(2015); the third part studies the political cycle between 2015 and 2019, the so-called Contraption; finally, some preliminary considerations are advanced.The article was written and submitted before the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

From plaster casts to picket lines: Public support for industrial action in the National Health Service in England

“…The political backing of left‐wing groups can lend additional weight and legitimacy to industrial action, making strikes more than just an employment issue but a broader social and political phenomenon. In some cases, left‐wing political parties may incorporate demands made during strikes into their policy platforms, using the momentum to push for legislative change (Dias, 2021).…”