The Regional Secretariat for Inclusion, Labour and Youth has officially created the commission responsible for organizing Workers' Day activities in Madeira.
Order no. 142/2026, signed by the Regional Secretary for Inclusion, Labour and Youth, Paula Cristina Baptista Margarido, establishes the creation of the "Commission for the May 1st Celebrations - Workers' Day". The objective is to develop and execute the program of cultural, recreational, and sports activities for this year's celebration in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
The commission is composed of eight members:
The commission has autonomy to perform financial acts and must submit a final report of activities and expenses by August 1, 2026.
The Regional Youth Directorate will sign programme-contracts with three Madeiran associations, awarding a total support of 18,000 euros for their activity plans.
The municipality signed a program contract to financially support the 15th Madalena do Mar Canoe Regatta, organized by the Madeira Regional Canoeing Association.
The Government Council authorized a program-contract to financially support the 2026 activity plan of the Social Solidarity Association Crescer Sem Risco.