Rosário da Palma Ramalho
Rosário da Palma Ramalho is the Portuguese Minister of Labor, Solidarity, and Social Security. In her role, she has been at the forefront of labor legislation reform, advocating for changes to the Labor Code aimed at addressing perceived abuses of maternity rights, particularly regarding breastfeeding breaks for mothers of children over two years old. Her recent comments have sparked controversy, as she seeks to redefine the parameters of parental leave and work flexibility to enhance economic competitiveness while ensuring workers' rights. Ramalho has emphasized the need for a balanced approach to labor laws that accommodate both employers' needs and employees' rights, reflecting her commitment to modernizing Portugal's labor market.
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Rosário da Palma Ramalho, the Minister of Labor, Social Security and Solidarity, announced the largest transfer ever to the Financial Stabilization Fund of Social Security.
Sem banca, Governo fará maior transferência de sempre para fundo que assegura pensões | Pensões
Portugal· 2026-01-21Rosário da Palma Ramalho is the minister leading the negotiations with the unions.
Governo “vai pensar” na recuperação de três dias de férias na função pública | Função PúblicaPortugal· 2025-10-15
Rosário da Palma Ramalho justified the intention to limit the reduction of working hours for breastfeeding.
Amamentação e luto gestacional: mais de 79 mil pessoas contra as alterações | Código do TrabalhoPortugal· 2025-09-10Rosário da Palma Ramalho summarized the government's stance on the discussion regarding the labor reform package.
“O Governo não é imobilista”, mas discussão sobre pacote laboral não será eterna | TrabalhoPortugal· 2025-09-10
Rosário da Palma Ramalho is the Minister of Labor, who is addressing issues related to breastfeeding rights and work hours.
Ministra: “As crianças continuam a ser amamentadas para dar um horário reduzido” | TrabalhoPortugal· 2025-08-03
