Portuguese teachers deliver 15,000 postcards in bold protest for reform
Teachers and educators across the country have stepped up demands for better career recognition and school funding. On Friday, a protest in Lisbon delivered 15,000 postcards to the prime minister's residence, calling for urgent action on long-standing grievances.
The demonstration was organised by the National Federation of Teachers (FENPROF), which accused the government of failing to address key concerns in ongoing negotiations.
A human chain of 150 educators marched from Jardim da Estrela to the prime minister's official home in São Bento. They carried postcards signed by colleagues nationwide, each demanding improved working conditions and investment in public education.
The protest targeted the Ministry of Education's current review of the teaching career statute. Educators argue that proposed changes do little to advance their profession, describing the process as a one-sided imposition rather than genuine negotiation. FENPROF formally handed over the postcards to the prime minister. The group's goal is to force the issue back onto the political agenda, ensuring that teacher dissatisfaction cannot be ignored.
The demonstration highlighted deep frustration over stalled talks and inadequate reforms. With 15,000 signatures now in the government's hands, educators are waiting to see whether their demands will trigger concrete policy shifts. The prime minister's office has yet to respond publicly to the protest.
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