General strike shuts down Portugal
A general strike called by Portuguese unions against austerity measures imposed by international finance capital practically shut down Portugal last Thursday.
Socialists punished in Portuguese parliamentary elections
The ruling Socialist Party was severely punished in Portugal's parliamentary elections on June 5.
General strike in Portugal protests austerity measures
A massive one-day general strike paralyzed Portugal November 24 led by major labor federations united to denounce austerity measures being imposed by the country's Socialist Party Prime Minister, Jose Socrates.
Portugal: Economic struggle goes to the streets
On Wednesday June 2, the Portuguese parliament voted by a thin margin to accept the austerity package presented by Socialist (PS) Party Prime Minister Jose Socrates.
