# Metro Transportes do Sul labor strike

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/metro-transportes-do-sul-labor-strike
> Updated: 2026-10-19T15:08:17.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Workers at Metro Transportes do Sul (MTS) in the Almada and Seixal regions have initiated strike action organized by the Sindicato Nacional dos Maquinistas dos Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses (SMAQ). The industrial action aims to secure salary updates to combat loss of purchasing power and to improve working conditions.

The strike schedule includes total stoppages on October 20 and 21, with a transition to partial strikes affecting the final two hours of shifts from October 22 through October 27 or 28. During the total strike period, only minimum services are provided on Line 3 (Cacilhas-Universidade) between 07:00 and 09:00.

Disputes over the necessity of the action persist. SMAQ claims that no agreement has been reached in 30 months. MTS management has described the strike as “disproportionate,” asserting that they have implemented wage updates over the last four years and claiming the union unilaterally suspended negotiations in September.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Metro Transportes do Sul faces strike action in Almada and Seixal

A strike by the SMAQ union will disrupt Metro Transportes do Sul services in Almada and Seixal, with full stoppages on October 20-21 and partial disruptions through late October.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metro-transportes-do-sul-faces-strike-action-in-almada-and-seixal

### 2026-10-19: Metro Transportes do Sul workers launch 100% strike

Metro Transportes do Sul workers in Portugal have initiated a 100% participation strike demanding wage updates and better working conditions, with partial strikes continuing until October 27.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metro-transportes-do-sul-workers-launch-100-strike

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Cite as: Metro Transportes do Sul labor strike. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/metro-transportes-do-sul-labor-strike