Roundup: National strike hits key sectors in Portugal

LISBON, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Portugal's two main labor confederations staged a nationwide strike on Thursday, affecting sectors, including transport, healthcare, education, and public services. According to local media reports, the strike, backed by the General Confederation of Portuguese Workers (CGTP) and the Portuguese General Workers' Union (UGT), marks the first joint action by the rival unions since 2013. It also reflects mounting opposition to the government's proposed overhaul of labor ru