Portugal's largest labor organization, the CGTP, said nearly 100,000 people had gathered in the main area of Lisbon.
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Thousands of people have protested in Portugal's capital city of Lisbon. They have begun their protest against proposed labor laws.
The CGTP, Portugal's largest labor union, said about 100,000 people had gathered in the main area of Lisbon.
The Portuguese government has submitted a bill to parliament to make it easier for employers. According to it, it will be possible to fire employees, outsource to other companies and reduce some holidays. It has also reduced the benefits given to women who have had abortions to rest for a few days.
The head of the CGTP called it one of the biggest attacks on workers in the country. He has already announced a general strike for December 11.
The government's proposal is supported by the opposition far-right party Chega, so the bill is likely to be passed soon. The protesters have demanded progressive reforms.
"This is a clear reactionary measure. It creates total insecurity in the workplace." Madalena Pena, 34, said the government had brought the proposal through a fraudulent, cunning and secretive route. The government and opposition are working together to introduce new laws in Portugal ahead of the upcoming elections in May.
Workers in Portugal have also demanded a pay rise. Official figures show that less than 50 percent of workers here earn less than 1,000 euros per month. The minimum wage is 870 euros.
