Major strike in Portugal disrupts travel
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A strike called by Portugal’s two main trade union confederations has caused severe travel disruption and forced the cancellation of many medical appointments and school classes. The unions, representing close to a million workers, say it could be the country’s biggest walkout in over 10 years. They are contesting the center-right government’s planned changes to employment laws. The government argues the changes are needed to spur growth. The strike has affected flights, trains and buses, with many services canceled or running at a minimum. The unions planned street marches later Thursday.