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Madeira Plans €980 Minimum Wage by 2026
There is broad consensus to raise Madeira's minimum wage to €980 in 2026, reflecting a €65 or 7,1% increase from the current rate of €915.
Are Strikes in Madeira Hard, Because Everyone Knows Everyone?
Are strikes in Madeira hard, because everyone knows everyone? A union speaker highlighted this challenge today during a protest against the Labour Package, which threatens to roll back workers’ rights and weaken job security.
Madeira’s E-Gaming Vision: High-Tech Jobs on the Horizon
Madeira’s Games Summit highlighted the island’s potential to grow a local e-gaming industry and provide high-skilled job opportunities in technology.
A "Perfectly Miserable Increase": Meal Allowance to Rise 10 Cents
A "handful of nothing": The government’s plan to raise the public sector meal allowance by just €0.10 a year has drawn sharp criticism.
80% of Nurses Join Public Administration Strike in Funchal
Amid rising living costs and a widespread decline in purchasing power, even as the economy continues to reach new heights, public sector employees are taking to the streets in Funchal.
Madeira Hotel Workers’ Union Seeks 15% Pay Rise
The Madeira Hotel Workers’ Union has proposed a 15% pay rise, a minimum €150 monthly increase, shorter 35-hour weeks, and 25 vacation days for all employees.
Base Salary in Madeira Rises 4,8%, Reaching €1,268
The average gross base salary in Madeira reaches €1,268. See how it compares with salaries across Portugal.
Government Wants to Move Forward with Immigration Law
Portugal’s government will proceed with a new immigration law focused on legal work entry and residency. Prime Minister LuĂs Montenegro says changes will be made only if the Constitutional Court requires them.
New Continente Supermarket Opens in SĂŁo Vicente
Less than two weeks until a new Continente Modelo supermarket will open in SĂŁo Vicente.
Transport Workers: Union Reaches Wage Deal and Avoids Strike
The transport workers' union in Madeira has secured a pay raise for 2025. As a result of the agreement, the union said they would opt for a strike.
