LISBON (Reuters) -Portugal's minority centre-right government said on Thursday it was open to talks with unions, which have called a general strike next month over a planned overhaul of labour laws that would make dismissals easier and working hours more flexible.
Minister for Cabinet Affairs Antonio Leitao Amaro told a news briefing that the administration was involved in meetings and conversations, and working towards an understanding with the unions and employers, which would make any strike premature and counterproductive.
