Labor unions signal general strike against pension reform.
The first meeting of the six largest labor unions in the country after the election of Jair Bolsonaro (PSL) will begin with a call for a general strike; the president of Força Sindical, Miguel Torres, advocates for the organization of a major strike, to begin as soon as the government presents its proposed pension reform, which should happen in early February; "It is clear that it will be a reform to maintain privileges and harm the poorest. Workers cannot afford to pay the price again," said the union leader.
247 - The first meeting of the six largest labor unions in the country after the election of Jair Bolsonaro (PSL) will begin with a call for a general strike. The president of Força Sindical, Miguel Torres, advocates for organizing a major work stoppage, to begin as soon as the government presents its proposed pension reform, which should happen in early February. Torres says he sees indications that the changes will be made in a way that spares certain categories, especially the military. information It's the Folha de S.Paulo newspaper.
"For now, it's clear that this will be a reform to maintain privileges and harm the poorest. The worker cannot afford to pay the price again," says Torres.
The union leader questions the distinction that has been suggested for the military. The signs, Torres states, are that members of the Armed Forces will continue "retiring earlier and with higher salaries."