Glossary

SBC

Published 8 November 2026, 22:44
SBC — Sindicato dos Bancários do Centro (Bank Workers' Union of the Centre)

A union of bank employees in central Portugal, part of the UGT trade union confederation. Together with other unions it negotiates pay with the banks and calls strikes.

Where you come across it. News about bank strikes and pay negotiations.
The union calls the strike, but how many branches close depends on how many staff walk out at each bank.