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Government plans to integrate PRR workers into Public Administration

The Government intends to integrate PRR workers into Public Administration, but it does not cover all employees of the Recover Portugal Mission Structure.

2 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Portuguese Government has announced its intention to integrate some of the workers involved in the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) into the Public Administration framework. This information was confirmed by the Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion, who addressed the issue in a statement made this Thursday.

However, the minister emphasized that the integration will not apply to all employees who are part of the Recover Portugal Mission Structure. This decision reflects the Government's choice to keep a significant portion of the staff outside the public sector, despite their connection to the PRR.

Meanwhile, on the same date, workers from the general careers of the Public Administration are participating in a strike called by three unions affiliated with CGTP. This walkout has a duration of 24 hours and aims to demand better working conditions and higher salaries.

The strike mobilizes around 350,000 workers and may affect several sectors, including schools, universities, public administration services, and waste collection. Organizers expect the disruption to have a visible impact across various areas of public service.

In addition, the strike coincides with a scheduled meeting between freelance doctors and the Ministry of Health, seeking improvements in their working conditions. The freelance doctors are among the health representatives joining the strike and have specific demands.

The situation is being closely monitored, as it may result in significant consequences for public services during the strike day. The Government, for its part, continues to work on the integration of PRR workers, outlining details on how this transition will proceed. While the selection criteria are still unclear, the approach aims to maintain the functionality of various public services amid the strike.

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