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The Regional Government of Madeira has approved the second amendment to the Working Conditions Ordinance for professional firefighters of Humanitarian Firefighter Associations, introducing new supplements and training rules.
The Regional Government of Madeira, through the Regional Secretariat for Health and Civil Protection and the Regional Secretariat for Inclusion, Labour and Youth, has published the second amendment to the Working Conditions Ordinance (PCT) applicable to professional firefighters of the Humanitarian Firefighter Associations (AHB) in the Region.
This measure aims to dignify and value the profession, promoting remuneration and training parity with professional firefighters of local authorities. The main changes include:
The ordinance enters into force the day after its publication, with retroactive effects to January 1, 2024, for pecuniary rights.
The Regional Government has published five extension ordinances that broaden working conditions in various sectors to employees not affiliated with the signatory trade unions.
Horarios do Funchal - Transportes Publicos, S.A. and the National Union of Drivers and Other Workers have formalized the 4th revision of their company agreement, effective January 1, 2026.
Portway - Handling de Portugal, SA and the National Union of Civil Aviation Workers (SINTAC) have updated their company agreement, including new rules for meal allowances.