The plenary session resulted in the closure of 95% of Registry Offices and Services, according to trade union data. Workers represented by a platform comprising the Association of Registry Conservators (ASCR), the Registry and Notary Workers’ Union (STRN), and the National Registry Union (SNR) rejected the Government’s proposal and decided to submit a counterproposal to provide a basis for negotiations.
This counterproposal was presented today during a meeting with the Secretaries of State for Justice and Public Administration, during which the Government “reaffirmed its commitment to the negotiation process” to resolve structural issues affecting the registry sector.
The parties will reconvene in September, with the date yet to be determined.
The platform stated that the newly presented document “reflects the collective will of professionals in the sector and includes a set of measures considered essential for career valuation and the improvement of registry services,” though the specifics were not detailed.
The Secretaries of State “expressed willingness and dedication to developing solutions that address the legitimate claims of workers, showing hope for reaching an agreement,” the same source indicated.
Given the Government’s stance, the Union Platform reiterated its commitment to the negotiation process, along with its determination to contribute to just and effective solutions, ensuring that citizens and businesses gain timely access to essential services that directly impact their daily lives.
The Registry Union Platform also highlighted the need for the Government to regard the sector with the consideration it merits, urging the executive to act in line with commitments made by the PSD when it was in opposition.
Among the main points of contention, the platform stated that the initial Government proposal presented in collective bargaining “is ineffective,” as it fails to resolve the structural problems of the sector and deviates from the promises made by the PSD in opposition.
The platform also criticized the “Government’s delay, which has exacerbated the critical situation of the Registry Offices, plunged into a context of breakdown” and “the lack of effective measures to combat widespread delays in registry services.”
A note released on Monday indicated that “the overwhelming majority of services operate with a lack of human resources,” with some Registry Offices facing even more severe shortages, leading to their closure. It affirmed that this situation results from a shortage of 146 Conservators and 1,987 Registry Officials, accounting for a 40% deficit in the necessary workforce.
