The management of CP – Comboios de Portugal has decided to implement a salary increase of €34 for employees earning up to €2,631.62, and 1.7% for those earning above that amount, retroactive to January. The announcement was made during a meeting with union representatives, which the Federation of Transport and Communications Unions (Fectrans) described as more of an imposition than a negotiation.
Fectrans criticized the move as a unilateral management act, unanimously rejected by all union organizations present. The unions argue that the proposed increase fails to keep pace with the rising cost of living and contributes to a growing wage compression, particularly in relation to the national minimum wage.
Union representatives say the decision risks deepening CP’s recruitment and retention issues, a problem they describe as structural. The unions are now considering further steps to defend fair salary progression and job valorization, emphasizing the need for solutions that make CP a more attractive and competitive employer.
The unions had previously proposed a more comprehensive set of measures, including:
- Offsetting differences with the 2018 national minimum wage baseline.
- A 4% salary increase in the second half of 2025.
- Faster career progression by reducing the time spent at the same salary levels.
CP's management has confirmed that this joint union-administration proposal has been submitted to the relevant government ministry, with a formal response expected in the coming weeks.
For now, tension remains high as both sides await a government position and unions prepare for possible action.
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