Portuguese teachers, railway workers, police officers and garbage collectors are planning protests and strikes during a visit by Pope Francis next month in an effort to force the government to raise wages and improve their working conditions. Francis will travel to Lisbon from Aug. 2-6 to attend the World Youth Day global gathering of young Catholics. Portuguese authorities expect around 1 million attendees.
LISBON (Reuters) - Portuguese teachers, railway workers, police officers and garbage collectors are planning protests and strikes during a visit by Pope Francis next month in an effort to force the government to raise wages and improve their working conditions.
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