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Union contests transfer of prison guards to Tires

The union claims that the DGRSP plans to transfer prison guards from Odemira to Tires due to the closure of the Lisbon Prison in 2028.

25 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Union contests transfer of prison guards to Tires — Photo: Paulo Juntas · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5

The union announced its intention to contest the transfer of nine prison guards from Odemira to the Tires prison. This measure comes in response to decisions by the Directorate-General for Reintegration and Prison Services (DGRSP).

The DGRSP aims to evaluate the reassignment of personnel due to the anticipated closure of the Lisbon Prison by 2028. The decision to close has generated concerns among workers.

Archive photo: Union contests transfer of prison guards to Tires — Archive photoPhoto: Celina Strzelecka · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

According to information from the union, the transfer is viewed as an imposition rather than an option. Representatives expressed that there is no consensus regarding the change, raising questions about the suitability of working conditions at the new location.

The union's contestation suggests a clash between the workers' demands and the directives of the DGRSP, with the situation being closely monitored by all parties involved.

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