What is “greve cp” and why is it trending on Google Trends PT?
“Greve cp” is the Portuguese abbreviation for “greve dos correios portugueses”, which translates to “Portuguese postal workers’ strike”. The strike began on 12 September 2022 and is ongoing as of 16 September 2022. The strike is being organized by the National Union of Postal Workers (Sindicato dos Trabalhadores dos Correios e Telecomunicações, or SCT) and the National Federation of Postal Workers’ Unions (Federação Nacional dos Sindicatos dos Trabalhadores dos Correios e Telecomunicações, or FNSCTC).
The postal workers are demanding better wages, improved working conditions, and more staff. They are also protesting the government’s plans to privatize the postal service. The strike has caused widespread disruption to the delivery of mail and parcels in Portugal.
Background
The Portuguese postal service has been struggling for several years. In 2019, the government announced plans to privatize the service. This plan was met with widespread opposition from postal workers and the public.
In 2020, the government announced that it would not privatize the postal service. However, the government also announced that it would be cutting the number of postal workers by 20%. This led to a strike by postal workers in 2021.
The current strike is the latest in a series of protests by postal workers. The workers are demanding better wages, improved working conditions, and more staff. They are also protesting the government’s plans to privatize the postal service.
Impact of the strike
The strike has caused widespread disruption to the delivery of mail and parcels in Portugal. The backlog of mail and parcels is expected to grow as the strike continues. The strike is also having a negative impact on businesses that rely on the postal service to deliver their products.
Government response
The government has called on the postal workers to return to work. The government has also said that it is willing to negotiate with the postal workers. However, the postal workers have said that they will not return to work until their demands are met.
Outlook
The strike is likely to continue for several more days. The government has said that it is willing to negotiate with the postal workers. However, the postal workers have said that they will not return to work until their demands are met.
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