General strike over Government Austerity Measures - Portugal

01/06

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The leader of Portugal's General Workers Union (UGT) Joao Proenca and others protest in front of a deep sea container terminal during a 24-hour general strike over tough austerity measures.

02/06

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Unionists protest in front of a deep sea container terminal during a 24-hour general strike over tough austerity measures.

03/06

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A Portuguese unionist at the Rossio railway station in the center of Lisbon, during a 24-hour general strike over tough austerity measures.

04/06

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The leader of the Portuguese General Workers Confederation (CGTP) Manuel Carvalho da Silva (C) at the Rossio railway station during a 24-hour general strike over tough austerity measures.

05/06

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An empty Rossio railway station in the center of Lisbon during a 24-hour general strike over tough austerity measures.

06/06

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A sign at the Rossio railway station announcing a 24-hour general strike over tough austerity measures.

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A general strike is being held throughout the country against a government program of tough austerity measures designed to help the country pay its debt. CVTP and the UGT unions said they were expecting a high turnout. Lisbon. 24th November 2011

A general strike is held in Portugal against against the government program of tough austerity measures to help Portugal survive the euro crisis. 24th November 2011