Thousands Protest in Portugal Against Proposed Labor Law Reforms

Thousands of people demonstrated in Portugal against the government's planned labor law reforms, with trade unions accusing the administration of favoring employers over workers. Labor Minister Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalhó said Thursday that if ongoing negotiations fail to produce results in the coming days, the government will submit its draft legislation to parliament for a vote. The protests reflect growing tension between Portugal's government and labor organizations over proposed changes to the country's employment regulations.