Prison guards' strike in Custóias with 90% participation
Observador27 August 2026 at 18:59
The prison guards at the Porto Prison Facility, in Custóias, began a strike on September 30 against the "lack of security" in the prison, the assaults suffered by the Guard corps and the concern over the situation of the clinical director. The strike has a 90% adherence rate among the guards, representing a strong mobilization of professionals who are demanding better working conditions and greater protection within the prison facility.
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