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Brazil bus worker strikes
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Labor disputes involving bus workers have emerged in different Brazilian cities. In Palmas, drivers initiated a strike to demand the implementation of the 2026 minimum wage and to protest improper deductions regarding salaries and food vouchers by the concessionaire Sancetur. Workers also requested improved facilities, such as access to drinking water and restrooms. A regional labor court issued an injunction for minimum service levels, though disputes remain between the union and the city government regarding compliance. In Manaus, the indefinite strike by approximately 7,000 workers has ended. The mobilization, which began an indefinite strike on November 9, had reduced the city fleet by approximately 50 percent due to recurring delays in salary payments. The mobilization has reduced payments and demands for the fleet by approximately 40% settlement of an estimated R$ 222 million in debts related to 50%, though union leaders have threatened a 100% stoppage if payments are not settled. 2025. The strike has caused significant disruptions to academic life, disruptions, leading the Federal University of Amazonas (Ufam), the State University of Amazonas (UEA), and the Federal Institute of Amazonas (Ifam) to suspend in-person activities activities. Before the resolution, the Regional Labor Court of the 11th Region (TRT-11) issued an injunction to end the strike, citing insufficient notice for an essential service. The court imposed a fine of R$ 120,000 per hour for non-compliance and transition authorized police force to remote operations. ensure the return of the full fleet. The Union of Urban and Road Collective Transport Workers of Manaus and the Metropolitan Region (STTRM) announced the resumption of normal service after receiving assurances that unpaid salaries would be deposited on November 10. A financial dispute persists between the Amazonas state government and Sinetram, the transport companies' union, regarding nearly R$ 300 million in alleged debts. While the state government announced a planned transfer of approximately R$ 4 million to fund student free passes (Passe-Livre), Sinetram has suspended new recharges for the benefit, necessitating judicial intervention to restore services.
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- 2026-11-10 15:45 UTC Brazil bus worker strikes
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