Manuel Carvalho da Silva

Manuel Carvalho da Silva
Born November 2, 1948 (1948-11-02) (age 63)
Viatodos, Portugal
Nationality Portuguese
Occupation Secretary-General of the General Confederation of the Portuguese Workers

Manuel Carvalho da Silva (born 2 November 1948 in Viatodos, Braga District[1]) is the Secretary-General of the General Confederation of the Portuguese Workers.[2]

Carvalho da Silva graduated from the Industrial Electrician School Carlos Amarante in Braga[1] and has a degree in sociology.

He was elected as coordinator of the CGTP-IN (General Confederation of Portuguese Workers - National Inter) in June 1986 and in December 1999 he was attained the office of Secretary General.[1]

He has had several published works and books on syndicalism and economy.

References

  1. ^ a b c Martins, Hermano (27 October 2008). "Carvalho da Silva apresenta "O Padrinho" na Casa de Camilo ('Carvalho da Silva apresenta "O Padrinho" na Casa de Camilo')" (in Portuguese). Jornal O Notícias da Trofa (Trofa, Portugal). http://www.onoticiasdatrofa.pt/nt/index.php?view=article&catid=458%3Aregiao&id=3046%3Acarvalho-da-silva-apresenta-qo-padrinhoq-na-casa-de-camilo&tmpl=component&print=1&page=&option=com_content&Itemid=153. Retrieved 8 May 2010. 
  2. ^ Milner, Mark (11 December 2002). "Stoppage strikes at the very heart of Portugal". The Guardian (London: Guardian Media Group). http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2002/dec/11/2. Retrieved 8 May 2010. "Manuel Carvalho da Silva, head of the CGTP..."