More than just a day off?
Today is Dia do Trabalhador (Labour Day) in Portugal.
While many enjoy the public holiday with a little R&R, or a family meal, the date carries deep historical weight in Portugal.
The first 'free' May Day in Portugal occurred in 1974, just one week after the Carnation Revolution. It was a massive, emotional milestone where over a million people took to the streets of Lisbon to celebrate the end of the dictatorship and the beginning of new workers' rights.
The day remains a symbol of social progress and the collective strength of the Portuguese people.
As we look at the country today, the 'working pulse' of the nation is measured by its active workforce - the number of people either currently employed or seeking employment.
Out of Portugal's total population of approximately 10.6 million, roughly how many people currently make up the 'população ativa' (active workforce)?
3.5 Million
4.2 Million
5.3 Million
6.8 Million
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More than just a day off?
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