Fátima Messias

activist

Fátima Messias is a prominent union leader and coordinator for the Commission for Equality between Women and Men at CGTP-IN, a major trade union confederation in Portugal. She has been an outspoken advocate for women's rights in the workplace, particularly in relation to maternity and breastfeeding rights. Messias has highlighted the challenges that working mothers face in exercising their legal entitlements, emphasizing that many women are deterred from claiming their rights due to fears of employer retaliation. Her recent comments reflect ongoing concerns about the treatment of working mothers in various sectors, including health and hospitality, where violations of breastfeeding rights have been reported.