Brazil transport workers announce national strike

Transport workers in Brazil are organizing a national strike that could impact millions of passengers. The mobilization, coordinated by the Confederação Nacional dos Trabalhadores em Transportes e Logística (CNTTL), is expected to target bus garages and terminals, primarily between 4:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

The primary demand driving the movement is the abolition of the ‘6x1’ work schedule, a model where employees work six days with only one day of rest. While the strike is planned on a national scale, the specific list of participating cities and the exact date are subject to finalization following upcoming union meetings.

In Salvador, the local transport union has indicated that it does not currently intend to join the national movement. In cities where the strike proceeds, commuters may face delays, reduced bus frequency, and disruptions at major transit terminals during the morning rush hour.