Political party Independent Religion Roman Catholicism | Name Manuel da Succeeded by Armenio Carlos | |
 | ||
Alma mater Higher Institute of Business and Labour Sciences Other political affiliations | ||
MANUEL CARVALHO DA SILVA - SG DA CGTP-IN
Manuel Carvalho da Silva (born 2 November 1948 in Viatodos, Barcelos, Portugal) is a Portuguese sociologist, professor and former General Secretary of the General Confederation of the Portuguese Workers (CGTP-IN).
Contents
Carvalho da Silva graduated from the Industrial Electrician School Carlos Amarante in Braga 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. 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 General Secretary of the Communist Party, but he always stated he was not interested in the office. According to the press, he severed his ties with the party shortly after leaving CGTP-IN leadership.
