Portuguese judges are considering calling a strike to protest against violence
The Portuguese Association of Football Referees (APAF) has explained that they are considering organising a 'total unemployment' if the country's league does not take steps to deal with the verbal violence and insecurity they suffer during the matches.
Portuguese judge Artur Dias, file image: Europa Press
The Portuguese football judges propose to call a strike if the league does not take action to deal with the violence and insecurity they suffer in the matches.
The Portuguese Association of Football Referees (APAF) explained in a statement posted on its social media today that they are considering organising a "total unemployment" if the league does not act on its proposals.
There have been a number of incidents in the local league lately, such as a Benfica leader allegedly threatening a judge after a draw, and a judge complaining that someone had put a television in his locker room that couldn't be turned off, and that device repeatedly showed images of controversial decisions against Porto.
APAF recalled that on 12 November it held a meeting with representatives of the league, including President Reinaldo Teixeira, to present the various measures and regulatory changes that the judges intend to implement this season.
However, it regrets that the league's response "does not satisfy" its intentions, and therefore anticipates that judges will intensify their protest actions "until objective and effective measures are put in place to ensure respect, security and dignity at work."
APAF has called for this issue to be dealt with "seriously and in depth" and for the Portuguese League to be discussed, both at the general assembly and at the Presidents' Summit this Thursday, 4 December.
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