The federation of construction unions called on the civil construction and public works sector to be exempted from work, this Wednesday, due to the worsening of weather conditions.
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10/11/2026
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Lusa
A the federation of construction unions called today for the construction sector and public works to be dismissed from work, this wednesday, due to the worsening of weather conditions.
“ In view of the worsening weather conditions scheduled for November 11, FEVICCOM [Portuguese Federation of Construction, Ceramics and Glass Unions] launched an appeal to companies in the construction and public works sector and to the employer association AICCOPN [Association of the Civil Construction and National Public Works Industries] for workers to be dismissed from work, in particular those who perform higher professional risk functions and are directly exposed to weather," he said, in a statement.
The federation argued that the risks posed by these conditions to the safety of workers cannot be ignored.
On the other hand, it stressed that it is up to industry companies to take all the necessary measures to protect workers.
“ No work, no term and no profit are worth the life or safety of a worker”, he stressed.
The districts of Évora, Faro, Setúbal, Santarém, Lisbon, Leiria, Beja and Portalegre will be with red weather warning for strong wind alert on Wednesday, announced today the IPMA.
The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) issued red warning, the most serious of a three-level system, for the districts of Faro, Setúbal and Beja for strong wind between 09:00 and 21:00.
For Évora, Santarém, Lisbon, Leiria and Portalegre the notice is valid between 12:00 and 9:00 p.m.
The IPMA points to gusts of wind up to 120 kilometers/hour, reaching 140 in the most exposed locations.