Manuel Carvalho da Silva
Manuel Carvalho da Silva (born 2 November 1948 in Viatodos, Barcelos)[1] is a Portuguese sociologist, research professor and former Secretary-General of the General Confederation of the Portuguese Workers (CGTP–IN).[2]
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| Secretary-General of the General Confederation of the Portuguese Workers | |
| In office 1 June 1986 – 28 January 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Armando Teixeira da Silva |
| Succeeded by | Arménio Carlos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Manuel Carvalho da Silva 2 November 1948 Viatodos, Barcelos, Braga District, Portugal |
| Political party | Portuguese Communist Party |
| Alma mater | ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon |
| Occupation | Author |
| Profession | Professor, social researcher |
Carvalho da Silva graduated from the Industrial Electrician School Carlos Amarante in Braga[1] and is a doctorate in Sociology from the ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon.
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] On 28 January 2012, he was succeeded by Arménio Carlos.
He has had several published works and books on syndicalism and economy.
His name was referred several times as potential candidate to Secretary-General of the Portuguese Communist Party, but he always stated he was not interested in the office. According to a press newspaper, he severed his ties with the party shortly after leaving the CGTP–IN leadership,[3] but this allegation was never confirmed by any of the parts involved.
References
- Hermano Martins (27 October 2008). "Carvalho da Silva apresenta "O Padrinho" na Casa de Camilo ('Carvalho da Silva apresenta "O Padrinho" na Casa de Camilo')". Jornal O Notícias da Trofa (in Portuguese). Trofa, Portugal. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- Mark Milner (11 December 2002). "Stoppage strikes at the very heart of Portugal". The Guardian. London: Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
Manuel Carvalho da Silva, head of the CGTP...
- Luís Claro (24 August 2013). "Carvalho da Silva abandona PCP em segredo ('Carvalho da Silva abandona PCP em segredo')". Jornal i (in Portuguese). Retrieved 24 August 2013.