Portugal Approves New Unified Social Benefit with Mandatory Social Work
The Portuguese government has approved a new Unified Social Benefit (PSU) that consolidates 13 existing supports and includes a mandatory social work component of up to 15 hours per week for recipients. The proposal has drawn criticism from left-wing parties, while the CDS party has expressed praise.
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PSU prevê trabalho social. Passos tentou o mesmo com o RSI
Nova prestação social única exige que beneficiários prestem atividades de solidariedade social. Em 2012, uma lógica semelhante foi aplicada ao RSI com a meta, não cumprida, de abranger 50 mil pessoas.
Read full article →Esquerda unânime nas críticas à Prestação Social Única do Governo, CDS elogia
Livre, PCP, Bloco e PAN criticaram anúncio do executivo sobre Prestação Social Única que agrega 13 prestações e cujos beneficiários poderão ter de fazer até 15 horas de trabalho social por semana.
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