Brazil Ranked Among Ten Worst Countries in Regard to Workers’ Rights
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has named Brazil as one of the worst countries in...
June 28, 2020Topic
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Longest Bank Strike in Brazil’s History Ends After 31 Days
Strikers agreed to a two-year deal which includes a wage increase of 8 percent in 2016 and inflation index plus...
October 7, 2016
Longest Brazil Bank Strike in Over a Decade Continues
Negotiations hit deadlock with both sides refusing to revise their positions.
October 6, 2016
Brazil Bank Strike Enters 24th Day, Longest Since 2004
The effects of the strike this year, however, have been minimized by the increased use of alternative channels, such as...
September 29, 2016
Bank Workers in Brazil Enter 16th Day of Strike
Bank employees and representatives from the institutions have met eight times since the strike began on September 6th, but seem...
September 22, 2016
Brazil’s Central Bank Maintains Selic Interest Rate
Brazil's decision to maintain the Selic at 14.25 percent was criticized by several workers’ unions.
January 21, 2016
Thousands of Pro-Government Supporters March in Brazil
The marches were held two days before Sunday’s expected nationwide protests.
March 14, 2015
Cost of Basics Up Despite Tax Cuts: Daily
The price of the “basic basket” of essential foodstuffs has gone up in sixteen state capitals, including Rio de Janeiro,...
April 9, 2013Brazil Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates: Daily
The Brazilian Central Bank indicated yesterday it will continue with its policy of gradually cutting interest rates, despite fears over...
October 7, 2011