Worker's Voice Building

Category: Civil Architecture > Building

District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa > Graça

History and Foundation

- Founded in 1879 by tobacco workers, the goal was to defend workers' rights.

- It started as a newspaper, "A Voz do Operário" (The Worker's Voice), after a refusal to publish a complaint about working conditions.

Evolution and Building

- It moved to Calçada de São Vicente in 1887, offering funeral assistance services.

- The current headquarters, inaugurated in 1932, symbolizes the struggle for workers' rights.

Activities and Services

- It offers education with alternative methods, adapted to the 21st century, in a diverse school that serves various families.

- It promotes social inclusion with projects that serve around 7,000 members, in addition to community services such as a bathing facility and medical post.

Current Importance

- The school is recognized for its welcoming environment and qualified faculty, forming critical and reflective young people.

- It carries out cultural activities, such as theater and exhibitions, reinforcing its commitment to society and diversity.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sociedade_de_Instrução_e_Beneficência_A_Voz_do_Operário