Resistance has been a crucial part of Portuguese politics since the days of the Estado Novo dictatorship. College campuses and city plazas became the voice for public discontent amidst state suppression, acting as a catalyst for democratic reform and wealth redistribution. Decades after the 1974 Carnation Revolution ended this brutal regime in a leftist coup d’etat, many continued to protest the government regularly. Recent economic instability has brought Portugal to its knees on several occasions. Throughout this time, teachers have been the most vocal advocates for change.

EuropeBy Josh EmokpaeMarch 27, 2024education, Portugal, cost-of-living crisis, strikes, union, austerity

Thank God It’s Thursday: German Labor In The Post-Covid Age

A battle is brewing in Germany. After decades of stagnating wages and worsening inequality, German workers are being mobilized under a new goal; the three day weekend. The IG Metall steel union, over two million members strong, is demanding a shortened work week for all German metalworkers. This effort could mark the beginning of a new era for organized labor throughout Europe and beyond.

EuropeBy Josh EmokpaeJanuary 15, 2024weekend, labor, europe, germany, economy, wages, union